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.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Diversity drives innovation: Kgaugelo Lekalakala's vision for inclusive construc...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

Woolworths vs Pick n Pay: A look at who is cheaper after viral TikTok video

A woman went viral after showing how much she bought for R2 100 at Woolies. Briefly News looked at the same items at Pick n Pay to see who is actually cheaper.

Local businesses in Mpumalanga get much needed support through the Bambelela Business Awards

The event hosted by the Hollywood Foundation, through its Enterprise and Supplier Development programme, was attended by stakeholders in the business sector.

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