Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: - Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News - Awarded the 2023 Gender Mainstreaming Award (Empowerment of Women in the Community) as part of the Briefly News team

Maryn Blignaut is the Editor-in-Chief at Briefly News. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1235 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Cars, wine estates and safaris: A look at how Patrice Motsepe and 3 other SA billionaires spend their money

Feature

2 years ago

Springboks crowned RWC 2023 champions: Boks to lift Webb Ellis Cup after securing nail-biting win

Rugby

2 years ago

RWC 2023: A look at Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and 3 other Springbok players' massive net worths

Feature

2 years ago

Kaizer Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs vs Irvin Khoza of Orlando Pirates: A look at which PSL club boss earns more

Feature

2 years ago

Designing equality: Architect Nomalanga Mahlangu triumphs in a male-dominated industry

Feature

2 years ago

Diversity drives innovation: Kgaugelo Lekalakala's vision for inclusive construction transformation

Feature

2 years ago

R1.1 million Mercedes and modern mansion: Itu Khune can live a life of luxury on his R480K a month salary

Feature

2 years ago

Itu Khune is one of the highest-paid football stars in SA and he bought himself a Mercedes Benz C43 AMG worth R1.1 million. A look at his luxury lifestyle.

From stocking material in Johannesburg to wowing Ford, SA designer mixes traditional outfits with streetwear

People

2 years ago

Eugene Romano made PPE while studying at Tshwane North College before impressing Ford. He was awarded expensive sewing machines to further his fashion career.

A R22k single-room crib, R500k house that took 6 months to build, and 3 other homes flexed on TikTok and Twitter

Feature

2 years ago

TikTok and Twitter have become platforms where South Africans show off the homes they built. Briefly News looks at the houses and how much it cost building one.

Hollywoodbets celebrates the Durban July with a R1 million Bonanza

Feature

2 years ago

The Hollywoodbets Durban July Bonanza comprising a host of prizes valued at over R1m has been launched and is giving away exclusive experiences, cash and a car.

Duduzane and Duduzile: How Jacob Zuma’s twins have taken over Mzansi

People

2 years ago

Duduzane and Duduzile Zuma are two of Msholozi’s most famous children and Briefly took a look at how they shot to fame and what the future holds for the twins.

5 Photos of the day Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s president

Feature

2 years ago

On this day, 10 May, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first democratic President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Madiba succeeded F.W de Klerk.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana's cars and trips: A look at the luxury lifestyle she sacrificed for Thabo Bester

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Dr Nandipha Magudumana's relationship with Thabo Bester cost her a life of luxury. She sacrificed everything from trips to the United Emirates to Porsches.

‘Out Of This World’ theme for 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July revealed

Editorial

2 years ago

The theme for the 2023 Hollywoodbets Durban July set to be run on 1 July, at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse has been proudly unveiled by Hollywoodbets.

Top 10 most valuable South African coins (with images and infographic)

Top Lists

2 years ago

Discover the most valuable South African coins. The post provides you with clear images for you to easily identify these old historic coins when you see them.

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