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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Loved by You: Justin Bieber Drops New Music with Burna Boy

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Tweeps have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the new Justin Beiber song from his sixth studio album, Justice. Burna Boy was featured on it.

Rapper Cardi B reacts to backlash from mothers over WAP performance

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Rapper Cardi B was recently criticised by some mothers over her WAP performance during the Grammys. She replied that celebs can't help raise people's kids.

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Fashion model and wife Hailey Rhode Bieber has finally spoken out about their young marriage and their decision to go for what they wanted in their early 20s.

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An artist has wowed social media users with his ability to paint in a very unconventional way by using the back of his hands. He painted Burna Boy and Wizkid.

Kanye West reportedly becomes richest black man in US history

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Kanye West is reportedly the richest black man in US history after it was confirmed that he's now worth R97 billion. His Yeezy deals are a big part of that.

Female VP to take over as Tanzania's president following Magufuli's death

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5 years ago

The death of Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli draws attention to the broader issue of how African nations manage successions when their leaders dies.

John Magufuli: Timeline of how president bulldozed Tanzania through a pandemic

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As countries closed borders and observed guidelines meant to reduce Covid-19 infection rates, Tanzania's President John Magufuli chose the road less taken.

Joy as couple welcome set of twins after 18 years of marriage

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A Nigerian couple have become social media sensation after they announced the birth of a set of twins, this is after 18 years of marriage. Many were wowed.

John Pombe Magufuli: Early life of late Tanzanian President

People

5 years ago

Late Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli breathed his last on Wednesday, March 18 at Mzena State Hospital in Dar es Salaam. He died of heart complications.

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