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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A viral video of UK soldiers testing out a jet suit that allows them fly 12,000 in the air has stirred massive reactions on social media. Many praised the idea.

Young man finishes university with perfect scores, inspires many

A young man's success in the university has motivated many on social media as people said that he must have really studied hard to come out with strong grades.

Proud man lets mom wear his graduation gown as he bags law degree

A young man has made his mother proud after bagging a law degree. The young man decided to wear his mother his graduation gown for sponsoring his education.

Zimbabwean football star who coached for SA, Butler Masango, passes away

Another football legend dies after the passing of former Zimbabwe star Butler Masango. He was said to have battled with heart complications before his death.

Young man celebrates graduation at father's grave: "Thank you papa"

Zambian Chama Kings Mwansa is set to graduate soon. Nothing would have been more prudent for him than going to his late father's grave to share the good news.

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

Google is marking Mothers' day 2021 with a colourful interactive doodle on which users can click and send a card to their moms. It was created by Olivia When.

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

Bo succumbed to cancer on May 8, aged 12 years. Michelle Obama said their family had lost a best friend who happened to be the family's source of happiness.

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

For several months, then 28-year-old Serena Torres was admitted at the Westchester Medical Center after contracting Covid-19 while pregnant with her daughter.

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

A kid put his mother in trouble as he purchased 51 cases of popsicles which were worth $2618.85 from Amazon with his mum's credit card. People helped them.

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