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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From Soweto to England: Law graduate lands amazing opportunity abroad

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Dad goals: Video of Siya Kolisi dancing with daughter is a mood

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Andrew Mlangeni: Saffas & politicians mourn the last Rivonia Trialist

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First France, now Romania: Master KG's Jerusalema danced abroad

A video has gone viral on Facebook showing people dancing to Master KG's hit song 'Jerusalema' in Romania. Briefly looked at the reactions the clip generated.

Viral video shows people in France dancing the Jerusalema dance

A video has resurfaced on social media showing people in France doing the local hit Jerusalema dance during lockdown. The viral clip had South Africans proud.

Only in Mzansi: Man 'paddbleboards' in flooded informal settlement

A man was filmed making the most of the severe weather conditions in South Africa this week. He was filmed 'paddleboarding' in a flooded informal settlement.

Zindzi Mandela: 5 Facts about the late SA Ambassador to Denmark

On Monday, South Africans received the heartbreaking news of Zindzi Mandela's passing. In honour of Zindzi, Briefly took a look at five facts about her life.

Man started with 4 cows, now runs a successful black-owned farm

Tumisang Ben Matshogo, 30, started farming in 2017 with only four cows. Today, he has more than tripled the amount of cattle and he also farms with chickens.

Load-shedding is back and it is giving Mzansi serious chest pains

On Friday, Eskom announced the return of the dreaded load-shedding. South Africans immediately flooded social media with hilarious memes and comments about it.

Meet Philip Dhlamini, 69, the pensioner who bagged his law degree

Philip Dhlamini is proof that age is just a number and should not determine whether a person follows his or her dream. At 69, Dhlamini graduated with a degree.

Young woman brags about buying land at the age of 18, inspires

An 18-year-old local woman has inspired many on social media when she revealed she runs two successful business and recently bought herself a piece of land.

Woman urges parents keep kids at home after niece dies of coronavirus

A woman was left heartbroken after her niece passed away, allegedly from Covid-19. The lady then told parents to keep their kids at home and safe their lives.

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