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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South Africans have the opportunity to try out for WWE in Mzansi

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Meet the 10 most powerful SA women in Africa according to Forbes

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Haibo: Snake catcher nabs 4th black mamba in home over 3 years

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Beautiful lawyer gushes about winning a case: "My client is happy"

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SA reacts to Mboweni saying the economy is strong enough to recover

The country is officially in a recession after the economy hit a slump but Tito Mboweni believes there's nothing to worry about. The Minister of Finance believes the country can recover but Mzansi is not so sure.

Dali Mpofu's son completes PhD at prestigious Oxford University

The EFF's Dali Mpofu is one proud dad. The politician's son, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, passed his DPhil from the renowned Oxford University. The DPhil is Oxford's PhD degree in Philosophy.

Friendship goals: Doctor's sweet gesture to Tobeka Zuma warms hearts

Over the weekend, Tobeka Madiba Zuma took to social media to share photos of the gifts a beautiful doctor gave her. The post warmed hearts and uBaba's wifey felt just as special as she is.

Parents drop off student's books in helicopter after he forgot them

A North West University (NWU) student reportedly forgot his books at home and his parents decided to deliver them to him via a helicopter. A video of the incident was shared online and it sparked a massive reaction.

Fikile Mbalula posts pic of 'government', gets roasted: "Old age home"

On Wednesday, Fikile Mbalula posted a photo of the ANC cabinet and unleashed the wrath of Mzansi. Social media users poked fun at the "pensioners" who are "failing the country".

Man goes on rant outside shopping centre, calls white guy "foreigner"

A man was filmed going on a rant outside a shopping centre over white people - whom he said were foreigners in South Africa. The clip was shared online and it gathered more than 241 000 views in just a day.

Hungry man asks lady for maize meal, she blesses him with groceries

A woman has detailed how a young man touched her heart when he asked for maize meal and two tins of fish. She ended up buying him groceries and her act of kindness inspired Mzansi.

Former domestic worker graduates with Honours, starts another degree

An inspiring woman has opened up online how she went from working as a domestic worker to bagging her Honours degree. She has now started another formal qualification and is on her way to graduate with her PhD.

Man dumped on Valentine's Day for supporting the EFF at SONA

A man took to social media to share screenshots of messages between him and his girlfriend. He revealed she dumped him because he supported the EFF at the 2020 SONA.

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