Best News & Entertainment '24

Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, University of South Africa (2012–2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (GNI, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Adoption Training and WAN-IFRA Women in News Programme (2025)

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, with nine years of experience in digital journalism. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and specialises in digital storytelling and feature writing. She has completed advanced professional training in media and innovation, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course, multiple Google News Initiative programmes, Thomson Reuters AI Adoption Training, and the WAN-IFRA Women in News leadership programme. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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For all moms: Google celebrates Mother's Day 2021 with new doodle

For all moms: Google celebrates Mother's Day 2021 with new doodle

People

4 years ago

Barack Obama, family mourn death of beloved dog: "Lost a true friend"

Barack Obama, family mourn death of beloved dog: "Lost a true friend"

People

4 years ago

Mother's Day: Woman celebrates motherhood after giving birth while in coma

Mother's Day: Woman celebrates motherhood after giving birth while in coma

South Africa

4 years ago

Boy, 4, mistakenly buys R36k worth of ice cream with his mom’s credit card

Boy, 4, mistakenly buys R36k worth of ice cream with his mom’s credit card

World

4 years ago

Man converts coconut shells into cups and spoons, photos go viral

Man converts coconut shells into cups and spoons, photos go viral

World

4 years ago

Twins mark their birthday with pretty photoshoot, share throwback pics

Twins mark their birthday with pretty photoshoot, share throwback pics

World

4 years ago

Teacher sews free uniforms for all needy pupils in community

Teacher sews free uniforms for all needy pupils in community

World

4 years ago

Janet Asibi, a young national service (NSS) personnel is sewing for pupils in her school and locality for free. She does it with her own money at Bono Region.

Jub Jub gives Mzansi the feels with sweet birthday message to son

Jub Jub gives Mzansi the feels with sweet birthday message to son

South Africa

4 years ago

South African hip hop artist Jub Jub's son celebrated his birthday on Wednesday. Taking to social media, Jub Jub wrote a sweet message in honor of his birthday.

Cancel culture guns for Thuso Mbedu on social media, she claps back

Cancel culture guns for Thuso Mbedu on social media, she claps back

South Africa

4 years ago

Thuso Mbedu came under fire after she thanked Mac G on her Twitter page for his shoutout on his podcast. She ended up clapping back but still deleting the post.

Bonang hilariously reacts to lady, 25, giving birth to 9 babies

Bonang hilariously reacts to lady, 25, giving birth to 9 babies

South Africa

4 years ago

Bonang Matheba has reacted to the viral story of a woman, 25, giving birth to nine babies. The celeb made it clear she wouldn't be okay in the new mom's place.

Lady breaks down on the floor in video as boyfriend proposes to her

Lady breaks down on the floor in video as boyfriend proposes to her

World

4 years ago

The lady couldn't stand on her feet when the man proposed. She broke down on the floor. It took the intervention of some men to help her get up & take the ring.

Trump's hope of social media return suffers setback as ban is upheld

Trump's hope of social media return suffers setback as ban is upheld

People

4 years ago

Facebook's oversight board on Wednesday, May 5, upheld the decision to ban former President Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram after the US Capitol riot.

Educated lady prefers the market to working at corporate companies

Educated lady prefers the market to working at corporate companies

World

4 years ago

In an interview on SV TV Africa, the lady narrated that working in office has too many disadvantages. Now she sells cassava and plantain at the market. See more

Meet the man, 27, who designed the wheelchair that can climb stairs

Meet the man, 27, who designed the wheelchair that can climb stairs

People

4 years ago

Ernest Majenge came up with an idea to redesign wheelchairs to help those using wheelchairs move easily. Majenge spoke to Briefly News about his innovation.

Meghan Markle to release children's book about father-son relationships

Meghan Markle to release children's book about father-son relationships

World

4 years ago

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will publish a book titled The Bench, which is inspired by the bond between her husband Prince Harry and their son Archie.

Maryn Blignaut