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

World

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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

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

World

5 years ago

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

People

5 years ago

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

World

5 years ago

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.

Boy, 13, wows many online after building vehicle with soap carton

People

5 years ago

A young Nigerian boy has got social media talking after building a vehicle with soap carton. Photo of the vehicle has gone viral after it was shared on Twitter.

6 Doctor friends stuns social media with photo, men shoot their shots

People

5 years ago

Six doctor friends recently got social media talking with their adorable group photo. The beautiful ladies shared the photo online to celebrate their success.

Candace Owens to sue Cardi B for trying to slander her family members

World

5 years ago

Author, Candace Owens, has vowed to follow through on the lawsuit against rapper, Cardi B, for trying to slander her family members. Read more on Briefly.co.za.

Cardi B wants to be a 'billion-dollar woman' like Rihanna

World

5 years ago

Popular American rapper, Cardi B, recently opened up about her career goals and dreams of becoming as successful as Rihanna and Jay Z. Read more on Briefly.

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