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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Stunning journo celebrates 21st birthday and Mzansi can't believe it

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Zandile Gumede: SA reacts to corruption-accused politician's return

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Mzansi inspired by female engineer who is building her own house

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Tobeka Madiba Zuma drags Jacob Zuma to court over child support

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Local nurse holds baby while mom gets treated, photos go viral

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Meet the female CEO of shoe-making company Saint Ozwald Shoes

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Itu Khune shows his wifey love after she posts a stunning selfie

On Saturday, Sphelele Makhunga showed off her toned tummy and curves and she had her hubby fall in love all over again. The footballer responded to the photo.

Man builds his own bakkie using metal wire, wows SA: "Amazing"

A man has wowed South Africans with his amazing innovation. The creative citizen used scrap metals and other materials to construct his own working vehicle.

Take notes, world: Video shows how Saffas do the #JerusalemaChallenge

A video has surfaced online showing a group of dancers in a township dancing to Master KG's hit song, 'Jerusalema'. We took a look at some of the reactions.

Engineer gifts parents house as appreciation for good upbringing

A female engineer from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu county, has left her parents smiling after she gifted them with a four-bedroom house for their good upbringing.

Honest man returns R9 000 that was accidentally paid into his account

An honest man, Wandile Ntuli, inspired South Africans when he revealed he gave back R9 000 after it was mistakenly paid into his bank account by a stranger.

Scorned woman vandalises cheating bae's luxurious BMW, SA reacts

A photo surfaced online showing a vandalised car. A woman reportedly used spray-paint to write her cheating bae a message on his luxurious BMW and SA reacted.

Despite being the world's richest people, they wear cheap watches

The richest people in the world appear to be less concerned about putting on luxury watches. The worth of these billionaires' wristwatches will surprise you.

Young South African entrepreneur develops his own smartphone

Meet Lesley Ncube, an entrepreneur who has developed and launched his own smartphone. Briefly spoke to the innovator to find out more about him and his phone.

Video shows couple dancing to Jerusalema at their wedding in Spain

The hit song 'Jerusalema' is taking the world by storm. Over the weekend, musician Master KG shared a video of the song being played at a wedding in Spain.

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