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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Julius Malema attends a Motsepe wedding and Mzansi can't handle it

People

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"His dream lives on": Businessman honours late dad by finishing home

People

6 years ago

The Zumas go to a wedding: 20 photos capturing the special day

People

6 years ago

Rugby World Cup: The beautiful wives of the Springbok players

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6 years ago

Adorable video shows Khama Billiat playing soccer with his daughter

People

6 years ago

Real or fake: Does Robert Mugabe's coffin have a camera inside?

People

6 years ago

Video of drunk driver looking for "Piet" at accident scene goes viral

People

6 years ago

A video has surfaced on social media which showed an alleged drunk man searching for "Piet" on the scene of an accident after a hit-and-run left him stranded with police.

Ubuntu: Lady with borehole helps residents during water outage

People

6 years ago

A woman, who has a borehole, helped Pretoria residents during a water outage. Her kindness inspired social media users and Briefly took a look at some of the reactions.

Local man gushes about his hustle: "I'm a proud street hawker"

People

6 years ago

A man took to social media to show off his hustle. He explained that he started at the bottom and is a "proud street hawker". His post inspired Mzansi and Briefly took a look at some of the comments.

Drunk or charmer boy? Video shows man blaming lady for spilling drink

People

6 years ago

A video has gone viral which shows an intoxicated man dropping his drink and then blaming a lady for spilling it. Mzansi tried to figure out if it was just a move to pick up the beauty or if the man was wasted.

Man asks Mbhazima Shilowa if Mbeki had an affair with his wife

People

6 years ago

A man shocked social media users when he straight-out asked Mbhazima Shilowa if Thabo Mbeki had a "night of passion" with his wife many years ago.

Man throws shade at sister leaving cheating husband, leaves SA divided

People

6 years ago

A man took to social media to reveal that his sister decided to leave her unfaithful hubby two years after he became "clean". The post divided Mzansi and Briefly took a look at some of the reactions.

Ubuntu: Petrol attendants rush to help woman with shredded tyre

People

6 years ago

A woman, Jessica Mathabatha, took to social media on Wednesday to share how several petrol attendants went out of their way to help her.

Desperate mom saved by kind lady in shop after kids have meltdown

People

6 years ago

A thankful mother took to social media to express her gratitude towards a kind lady who helped her when both her kids had a meltdown in a shop. The photo has since gone viral.

From village girl to business owner, meet Kholofelo Buthelezi

People

6 years ago

A woman, Kholofelo Buthelezi, has founded her own successful company, overcoming several struggles including a disadvantaged background and retrenchment.

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