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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Forbes African Icons list: Trevor Noah, Connie Ferguson, other Saffas recognised

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7 Richest women in the world 2021: Bezos' ex-wife is number 3

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Reactions as pretty lady attends divorce party, shares cool photo online

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Flexible paper sculpture that can be stretched into shapes amazes people

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Woman calls out baby daddy online, tells him to get DNA test

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Kim Kardashian officially joins world's billionaires list for the 1st time

Kim Kardashian joined the list of World's Billionaires. Forbes said Kim is now worth R14.53bn ($1bn), up from her former net worth estimate of R11bn ($780m).

Woman celebrates being the 1st person in her mum's family to bag PhD

A woman named Tristen Johnson celebrated her achievement on social media after breaking record. She became the first woman in her mum's family to bag a PhD.

Heartwarming video shows dolphin playing ball with little boy

A little boy and a dolphin have been captured in a heartwarming video passing a ball to each other. The cute video was shared on LinkedIn by Jon Steinberg.

Meet the BSc student whose violin skills made him a viral sensation

Maremo Seabela is one talented young man. Not only is he a BSc in Molecular and Life Sciences student but he is also a skilful violinist who's wowing SA online.

Jilted lover exposes boyfriend after he engaged another woman over Easter

Chileshe Mwape explained that Kusiyo Dee Kusiyo has been dating both her and another woman, whom he had claimed was an ex-girlfriend, but is pregnant for him.

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

How I Met Your Mother thespian Barney, born Neil Patrick Harris, has celebrated his husband David Burtka as the couple mark their 17th anniversary together.

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

Dr Rose-Mary Owusuaa Mensah Gyening is the first woman to graduate with a PhD from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Read more.

Couple stun in beautiful traditional attire during their wedding

This bride changed the game and owned the stage. She was looking like a million bucks! Her traditional wedding dress was a mix of angelic white with prints.

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

A lady has got people talking on social media after sharing the progress of her business. She shared before and after photos of her business to inspire others.

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