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

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

Author's articles

Idris Elba thanks wife for sticking by him through most difficult year

Idris Elba thanks wife for sticking by him through most difficult year

World

5 years ago

Man catches bae cheating, makes her publicly remove everything he bought

Man catches bae cheating, makes her publicly remove everything he bought

People

5 years ago

Justin Bieber slammed for wearing dreadlocks, accused of cultural appropriation

Justin Bieber slammed for wearing dreadlocks, accused of cultural appropriation

Entertainment

5 years ago

Video shows doctor using vein finder to locate veins, many react

Video shows doctor using vein finder to locate veins, many react

World

5 years ago

Photos show engine serving as pumping machine for farmers, people praise it

Photos show engine serving as pumping machine for farmers, people praise it

World

5 years ago

Rosemary Gavor: Midwife who saved pregnant woman's life using wooden door speaks

Rosemary Gavor: Midwife who saved pregnant woman's life using wooden door speaks

World

5 years ago

Psychologist says women who unknowingly date married men may be desperate

Psychologist says women who unknowingly date married men may be desperate

World

5 years ago

Counselling psychologist Benjamin Zulu opines that women have the gift of instincts which makes them notice signs that a man is married, but they ignore them.

A look at Elon Musk's garage that has cars worth millions of Rands

A look at Elon Musk's garage that has cars worth millions of Rands

People

5 years ago

Elon Musk is not only one of the richest people in the world but also one whose contributions are advancing humanity in the aspects of technology and finance.

Renowned Professor McQuoid-Mason celebrates 50 years in academia

Renowned Professor McQuoid-Mason celebrates 50 years in academia

Politics

5 years ago

Professor David McQuoid-Mason, a human rights activist and an academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN), is celebrating 50 years in academia in 2021.

Man transforms dirty uncompleted room into beautiful kitchen, photos wow many

Man transforms dirty uncompleted room into beautiful kitchen, photos wow many

People

5 years ago

A talented man left many people awestruck as he showcased the huge transformation he effected in a dirty uncompleted room into a tastefully beautiful kitchen.

Man finds 1988 and 1993 receipts of 2-bedroom flats his parents paid

Man finds 1988 and 1993 receipts of 2-bedroom flats his parents paid

World

5 years ago

A Nigerian man has left many in utter amazement as he showcased two receipts of 2 bedrooms flats his parents had paid for in1988 and 1993 at R6.75 and R12.19.

Man achieves huge success after 8 years, shows off beautiful company and car

Man achieves huge success after 8 years, shows off beautiful company and car

People

5 years ago

A businessman has taken to social media to celebrate his success as shared an old photo side by side a photo of his current status leaving many in amazement.

Man reconnects with lady he asked social media to help him find

Man reconnects with lady he asked social media to help him find

World

5 years ago

A young man, who took to social media to search for a lady he once met, said he has finally reconnected with her. The couple took adorable photos together.

Video of girl, 8, mimicking mom working from home excites netizens

Video of girl, 8, mimicking mom working from home excites netizens

People

5 years ago

Adelle was imitating how her mother juggled her job and parenting. Her mother, Colleen Chulis started working from home due to Covid-19, which led to lockdown.

Dentist shares photo with Wizkid as singer goes for teeth cleaning

Dentist shares photo with Wizkid as singer goes for teeth cleaning

World

5 years ago

A dentist called Louisa was spotted with singer Wizkid on social media. Louisa said the singer came to her office for teeth cleaning. Read more on Briefly News.

Maryn Blignaut