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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Boss lady: Woman turns her pregnancy cravings into a R780 000 business

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Trump may partner social media App FreeSpace to launch own network

World

5 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first footballer to receive cryptocurrency

World

5 years ago

Man tearfully begs girlfriend for another chance after she dumped him

World

5 years ago

Kind lecturer carries little baby so that mom could focus in class

World

5 years ago

Varsity dropout brags about making his lecturer's salary in a week

People

5 years ago

School dropout builds house and gets married from selling groundnuts

World

5 years ago

Victor Lucky had dropped out of university in his 3rd year and settled with groundnut selling after doing some blue collar jobs. Now, he owns his own house.

Kris Jenner says she never paid bills when married to Robert Kardashian

World

5 years ago

Kris, a mother of six, told The Wall Street Journal that when she was still married to her first husband Robert Kardashian, she never really handled any bills.

Cop warms hearts after helping mom with baby while she writes exam

People

5 years ago

A Kenyan police officer has warmed hearts after he was spotted helping a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) female candidate take care of her baby.

Pastor opens up about life: "What God cannot do doesn't exist"

World

5 years ago

Popular pastor, Jerry Eze, has revealed how he was called into the ministry before his "what God cannot do" quote went viral. He said he had a rough childhood.

Relationship expert Derrick Jaxn admits he cheated on wife

People

5 years ago

He sat down hand in hand with his spouse and admitted that he indeed stepped out of his marriage. Then he went ahead to imply that there were many other women.

Prince Harry lands new job in Silicon Valley startup as tech executive

World

5 years ago

BetterUp, a Silicon Valley startup, revealed on Tuesday, March 23, that the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry has joined the company as its chief impact officer.

Female officer controls traffic under heavy rain, her video stirs reactions

People

5 years ago

A traffic officer in Kwara has been praised for how she ditched her comfort just so that people would not be in traffic. The woman was drenched while working.

Barack Obama opens up about dad who left when he was just 2

World

5 years ago

Former US President Barack Obama opened up in a Facebook statement about how his Kenyan father's absence affected him as he transitioned from a child to a man.

Mother of 7 uses last R78, turns it into million-rand business

World

5 years ago

A woman identified as Mignon Francois has narrated how she built a business empire with just $5 (R78 as per current rate). The mother is an inspiration to many.

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