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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Lost and found cat: Family reunites with missing cat after 13 years

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Mzansi entrepreneurs: Side hustling is the new norm in South Africa

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Physically challenged man hailed online for enrolling orphan in school

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Jose Mourinho lands 2 big jobs few weeks after being sacked at Tottenham

Jose Mourinho is so sought after that the Portuguese has landed two big jobs barely two weeks after losing his head coach role at Tottenham earlier this month.

Lady buys house, renovates it to suit her taste, shares interior pics

A lady's renovation of her house has got social media users applauding her for a job well done. People said they cannot believe how new the whole house looks.

Futuristic Mercedes-Benz ride that would give Elon Musk's Tesla a run

Adorable photos of a luxury Mercedes-Benz GT concept has got people on social media talking after it was shared on LinkedIn by a user identified as Mr Benz.

Funny moment girl gives catholic priest high-five during prayer session

A funny video of a little kid high-fiving a priest as he was praying for her has got people reeling with laughter on social media. Many said kids are cute.

T-Pain just discovered Instagram DM request folder, celebs snubbed for years

American rapper T-Pain recently shared a video showing his ignored messages on Instagram. The rapper said he had no idea that there was a DM request folder.

NeYo surprises pregnant wife with Bentley as early Mother’s Day gift

Ne-Yo's wife Crystal Smith was over the moon after her hubby surprised her with a Bentley First Edition ride. She shared a video showing the stunning interior.

Will Smith’s daughter comes out as polyamorous, prefers multiple partners

Willow Smith revealed the news during the Red Table Talk with her mother and grandmother. In July 2020, Willow's mother admitted to having an affair with Alsina

Burna Boy’s mom makes Billboard’s 2021 International Power Players list

Burna Boy's mother Bose Ogulu was named as one of Billboard's International Power Players in 2021. Bose said she's looking forward to breaking another door.

Besties, 60, who met in the 70s entertain netizens with their dance videos

A granny duo known as DaBabyBommers became famous after they went viral due to a dance video to one of DaBaby's songs. The two even performed at the Grammys.

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