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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

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Orlando Pirates signs Richard Ofori, Maritzburg United boss confirms

Orlando Pirates signs Richard Ofori, Maritzburg United boss confirms

South Africa

5 years ago

Man details experience of Cape Town earthquake, SA laughing out loud

Man details experience of Cape Town earthquake, SA laughing out loud

South Africa

5 years ago

Mom and daughter goals: Woman and her little girl get matching whips

Mom and daughter goals: Woman and her little girl get matching whips

World

5 years ago

Goapele trends in Mzansi: US R&B singer has ties to South Africa

Goapele trends in Mzansi: US R&B singer has ties to South Africa

South Africa

5 years ago

Daughter of the year: Young woman gifts parents a stunning mansion

Daughter of the year: Young woman gifts parents a stunning mansion

People

5 years ago

Sadio Mane: Footballer owns car collection worth staggering R11m

Sadio Mane: Footballer owns car collection worth staggering R11m

World

5 years ago

Funny placards inspire Good Samaritan to buy a house for jobless dad

Funny placards inspire Good Samaritan to buy a house for jobless dad

South Africa

5 years ago

A dad of three lost his job as a warehouse packer because of the Covid-19 pandemic and he took to the streets of Cape Town with hilarious signs to make money.

Al Ahly: Cavin Johnson unveiled as Pitso Mosimane's assistant coach

Al Ahly: Cavin Johnson unveiled as Pitso Mosimane's assistant coach

Sports

5 years ago

Cavin Johnson has joined the former Sundowns coach at the Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The 61-year-old former Stars coach will act as Mosimane's second in command.

Mr Smeg reveals someone stole his expensive kettle, Mzansi can't deal

Mr Smeg reveals someone stole his expensive kettle, Mzansi can't deal

People

5 years ago

Michael Bucwa, aka 'Mr Smeg', took to social media to reveal his heartbreak - someone stole his expensive Smeg kettle. The post gathered hilarious reactions.

Local teen, 17, bags bronze medal at Maths Olympiad, makes history

Local teen, 17, bags bronze medal at Maths Olympiad, makes history

Education

5 years ago

Grade 12 pupil Kgaugelo Bopape has made Mzansi proud, bagging a bronze medal at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), which was hosted by Russia.

World Teacher's Day: SA shares fondest memories of favourite educators

World Teacher's Day: SA shares fondest memories of favourite educators

People

5 years ago

On Monday, 5 October, the world celebrated educators on World Teacher's Day. Briefly's readers shared their fondest memories about their favourite teachers.

Cape Town tremors: Expert says Mother City could be in for big quake in future

Cape Town tremors: Expert says Mother City could be in for big quake in future

South Africa

5 years ago

Another earthquake is set to hit Cape Town and experts believe it's going to be big and expensive, costing the city at least R10bn. Briefly looked at the facts.

Pitso Mosimane bids farewell to Sundowns: "Our bond is unbreakable"

Pitso Mosimane bids farewell to Sundowns: "Our bond is unbreakable"

South Africa

5 years ago

Pitso Mosimane is officially no longer the Mamelodi Sundowns head coach and he bid farewell to his former team in a couple of videos posted on his Twitter page.

Viral video shows young lady dancing in parking lot after landing job

Viral video shows young lady dancing in parking lot after landing job

People

5 years ago

An employer saw on CCTV cameras a young lady's reaction after she was given a job. The woman started dancing in the parking lot and the video went viral online.

Mosimane confirms leaving Sundowns, SA predicts Rulani succeeds him

Mosimane confirms leaving Sundowns, SA predicts Rulani succeeds him

South Africa

5 years ago

Pitso Mosimane has confirmed that he resigned as the head coach of the Mamelodi Sundowns and South African soccer fans think Rulani Mokwena will replace him.

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