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 - 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. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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From doctor to painter: Man turns swimming pool area into 'paradise'

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Video shows men with bundles of cash 'raining' money on party guests

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

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

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Justin Bieber slammed for wearing dreadlocks, accused of cultural appropriation

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

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

There seems to be no limit to which man will go to solve problems. Photo of a bike-powered pump has amazed people on Facebook as many said they want to have it.

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

Ghanaian midwife, Rosemary Delali Gavor of the Motokrodua CHPS Compound has been celebrated for her commitment to saving the lives of pregnant women. Read more.

Psychologist says women who unknowingly date married men may be desperate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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