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

People

6 years ago

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

South Africa

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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

South Africa

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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.

Couple goals: Throwback photos of Siya and Rachel Kolisi inspire SA

People

6 years ago

A social media user, Meshack Leshabane, posted several photos of Siya and Rachel Kolisi on Facebook recently. The images, dating back from the day Siya asked Rachel to be his bae, inspired the country.

Kolisi's dad flies 1st time overseas to support Boks in finals

South Africa

6 years ago

Siya Kolisi's father is on his way to Japan to support his son in the 2019 Rugby World Cup finals. Mrs Kolisi revealed it's her father-in-law's first overseas trip.

Lady who matriculated at 43 earns electrical engineering diploma at 64

People

6 years ago

A woman, Randeka Nghonyama, graduated with an electrical engineering degree at the age of 64. Her story proves that it is never too late to follow one's dreams.

Video shows former Bok player's wife allegedly assaulted on plane

People

6 years ago

Carol Van der Linde - the wife of former Springbok player Toks van der Linde - was allegedly assaulted on an aeroplane this month. A video of the incident was shared on social media.

Ndebele King, 58, gives up bachelor life, marries 26-year-old princess

South Africa

6 years ago

Ndebele King Makhosoke Mabena II is officially off the market. The Ndebele king made a 26-year-old Lesotho princess, Sekhothali Seeiso, his new queen.

Mzansi can't get over 'blesser' Roland Muchengwa: "Man of the month"

People

6 years ago

Roland Muchengwa has started trending on Mzansi's social media on Friday and South Africans can't get over how the Zimbabwean is wooing the country's ladies.

Prince Harry and Meghan learn about youth unemployment in Joburg

People

6 years ago

Wednesday was the last day of Prince Harry and Meghan's Royal tour of Africa. They spent the day gaining insight into youth unemployment in South Africa.

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