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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Traffic cop photographed making road safe for motorists after storm

People

6 years ago

Video shows local snake expert swimming with giant King Cobra

People

6 years ago

Cop brightens up motorists' day during load-shedding, video goes viral

South Africa

6 years ago

Local artist wows Mzansi with mesmerising portrait of Zozibini Tunzi

People

6 years ago

Orlando Pirates sign Josef Zinnbauer as new head coach, SA reacts

Sports

6 years ago

Video shows Mercedes-Benz swept away by Centurion floods: "Speed boat"

South Africa

6 years ago

Heart-warming photo shows farmer buying groceries for his workers

People

6 years ago

A photo has surfaced online and it warmed Mzansi social media users' hearts. The image shows a farmer buying groceries for his workers. We took a look at some of the reactions to post generated.

Call her Dr Tamaryn Green: Former Miss SA is officially a doctor

People

6 years ago

Former Miss SA, Tamaryn Green, has added a new title to her name. Meet Dr Tamaryn Green - the 25-year-old beauty took to Instagram to announce she passed her medicine studies.

Malema on Hoyana's murder: "Black child, you're on your own"

South Africa

6 years ago

Julius Malema has spoken up about the murder of Anele Hoyana with a social media post. The EFF leader threw shade at the "false unity" in Mzansi and told black people they are on their own.

SA fuming after mad sangoma farmer kills guest, takes family hostage

People

6 years ago

A farmer and trainee sangoma, Fritz Joubert, killed 40-year-old Anele Hoyana on his farm while holding his two young children and wife hostage. Joubert was later shot dead by police officers.

Proudly SA: Taxi driver, 28, graduates with a degree in education

South Africa

6 years ago

A taxi driver, Pelican Khumalo, enrolled for a degree at UNISA in 2015. Last week, the 28-year-old finally graduated with a higher qualification in education.

Lady builds multi-million rand home for her parents, posts pics online

People

6 years ago

A successful woman, who has been identified as Chabe Kgalalelo, took to social media to share photos of the house she built for her parents. Kgalalelo's post inspired South Africans.

Man filmed fighting repo guys taking back his Mercedes-Benz AMG

People

6 years ago

A man was caught on video arguing and fighting with an official who came to reposes his luxury Mercedes-Benz AMG. The Limpopo motorist reportedly failed to pay his instalments but refused to return the car.

Man pops question at KFC, video goes viral: "Love always wins"

People

6 years ago

A man was caught on video proposing to his girlfriend while they enjoy a "finger licken' good" meal at KFC. The footage has since surfaced on social media and Mzansi can't deal with how adorable it is.

Halala: Boy makes SA proud, wins silver medal in WMO Championships

South Africa

6 years ago

A young boy, Lezario Alston Louw, represented South Africa in the World Martial Arts (WMO) Championships and he walked away with a silver medal on Monday.

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