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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TikTok video of white people dancing at the groove has Mzansi busting with laughter

A video has gained more than 639.8k views showing a group of white people enjoying the groove. TikTok users were amused by the clip and they shared their views.

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The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, with next-generation features, represents a new era for premium smartphones. The premium flagship phone comes with a stunning new design.

Hollywoodbets Super Subs: Sit back, relax and enjoy the game!

Introducing Hollywoodbets Super Subs – where star substitutes get involved to take care of fans’ duties while they get to watch the game. Now, enjoy the game.

Amapiano lands in the Netherlands: Dutch DJ has people dancing to SA music abroad

A Dutch DJ had local TikTok users both proud and protective of Amapiano. He played music from the hit SA genre in the Netherlands and people there loved it.

Matric results 2022: Mom buys car for daughter after she matriculates with distinctions, video shared on TikTok

An 18-year-old girl got a new car from her mother after she matriculated with distinctions. The stunning young woman took to TikTok to show off her wheels.

TikTok video of young white man singing ‘Labantwana Ama Uber’ goes viral, Mzansi is loving it

A young white man has won over Mzansi when a video of him went viral om TikTok. In the lit clip, he sings ‘Labantwana Ama Uber’ word for word while partying.

TikTok video shows Eskom Employee switching off electricity and his amusement hurts Mzansi

A guy, who is believed to be the one switching off the power for loadshedding, has rubbed SA the wrong way. A clip of him enjoying his job went viral on TikTok.

TikTok video of white man and 2 ladies dancing to Mandoza's 'Nkalakatha' goes viral, Mzansi stans

A 50th birthday party got lit when three people decided to show off her moves to Mendoza's 'Nkalakatha'. The video quickly went viral and Mzansi was in awe.

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The Briefly News team has shared which books they recommend for 2023. From local rockstars to global best-seller authors, take a look at our top book picks.

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