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

Maryn Blignaut is the Human Interest manager and feature writer. She holds a BA degree in Communication Science, which she obtained from the University of South Africa in 2016. She joined the Briefly - South African News team shortly after graduating and has over six years of experience in the journalism field. Maryn passed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative), as well as a set of trainings for journalists by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at: maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1263 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Model Naomi Campbell welcomes first child at 50: "There's no greater love"

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Top 10 places for expatriates to live in 2021, South Africa out of it

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Leicester City apologises to Chelsea over Daniel Amartey's act of 'disrespect'

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Usain Bolt pens lovely message to daughter Olympia on her first birthday

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Girl, 17, found alive on boat wandering at sea for over three weeks

Help finally came the way of a teenage girl who had been at sea for over 21 days. She revived after 10 days and is one of the three persons to have survived.

Kevin Hart in stitches over 7-month-old daughter's reaction during video call

Celebrated comedian Kevin Hart shared a screenshot of a video call between him and 7-month-old daughter Kaori Mai, showing her chubby cheeks and a blank stare.

A peek inside Benni McCarthy's life with his wife and kids: "My everything"

Benni McCarthy got a second chance at love and now he is married to the love of his life, Stacey Munroe. Briefly News takes a look at their sweet love story.

Meet the African-born genius and lead, 21, behind 'weird-looking' electric car in Turkey

A young innovative man has been praised online owing to his engineering ingenuity. The genius led a team of engineers that designed an electric car in Turkey.

Grandma melts hearts online as she gifts granddaughter cash, many react

A granny has got people talking on social media after a photo of her giving her granddaughter money emerged. Many instantly fell in love with the cute photo.

Law graduate hits the street with placard and CV in search of job, photos go viral

A female law degree holder has caused a stir as she recently took to the street in a job-hunting effort with a placard and also her CV. She said it is plan C.

Jaden Smith to open restaurant that will give free meals to homeless people

The restaurant will offset costs by making those who can pay for food pay a higher price so as to “pay for the person behind you”. Read more on Briefly News.

SA born billionaire Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong giving Mzansi R3bn to produce vaccines

Billionaire Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, a former Eastern Cape resident and Wits graduate, is donating R3 billion to South Africa to produce more Covid-19 vaccines.

Strength of a woman: Young mom vents about struggles with breastfeeding twins

When Lola Marie gave birth to twin daughters four and a half months ago, nothing would have prepared her psychologically for the exhaustion from breastfeeding.

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