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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Jilted lover exposes boyfriend after he engaged another woman over Easter

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'How I Met Your Mother' actor celebrates hubby on anniversary

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Mom becomes 1st woman to earn PhD in computer science from KNUST

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Couple stun in beautiful traditional attire during their wedding

World

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Lady inspires social media users with before and after photos of her kiosk

People

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Christian artist Lecrae says he loves Jesus but isn't churchy person

Entertainment

5 years ago

Employee finds R620 000 hidden in donated sweaters, returns it to owner

People

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A young employee working for a donation centre was shocked to find R620 000 ($42 000) hidden in some old clothes. She helped return it to the rightful owner.

Body of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's daughter, Israella, arrives in Malawi

People

5 years ago

Attached to a poem on his Facebook were photos taken at the airport showing the aircraft carrying her remains with family and church members set to receive her.

After performing cover of Wizkid's track, young man wows again

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5 years ago

A talented young singer has again seized the internet by storm as he showed off his melodious voice. He talks about the plight of many women in keeping fit.

Actress Taraji P Henson mourns death of her beloved dog K-Ball

Entertainment

5 years ago

Over the weekend, as other people relaxed and drunk away their stress and frustrations, US actress Taraji P Henson was biting her nails and praying for her dog.

Singer Demi Lovato announces she is Pansexual: "I'm so fluid now"

World

5 years ago

While appearing on the Joe Reagan Experience podcast with host Joe Reagan, the beautiful singer disclosed that she always felt so closeted off since way back.

Man asks boss for last salary, finds a pile of dirty coins in driveway

People

5 years ago

A man, Andreas Flaten, who was hoping to get his last salary from his former workplace got a huge dump of stained coins in the same amount in front of his home.

Lizzie McGuire Actress Hilary Duff and hubby welcome baby girl

World

5 years ago

The beauty famed for her role in Lizzy McGuire welcomed her third child, a baby girl named Mae James Blair. Hilary Duff announced the good news via Instagram.

Jubilation as couple set to welcome a child after 25 years of marriage

World

5 years ago

Two lovebirds who have been married for 25 years are finally set to welcome their first child. A Facebook user, Ujiro Isibeluo, made the disclosure on her page.

Maureen Ngoma: 62-year-old mother of 9 goes back to primary school

World

5 years ago

At 62 years, blessed with both children and grandchildren, Maureen Ngoma enrolled herself into grade 8 at the Senga Lumbwe Basic School under adult literacy.

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