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

People

6 years ago

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

South Africa

6 years ago

Lady who matriculated at 43 earns electrical engineering diploma at 64

People

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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

South Africa

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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.

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

People

6 years ago

Julius Malema and his stunning wife attended the wedding of Clifford and Mel Motsepe over the weekend. Photos of the wedding celebrations were posted online and they nearly broke the internet.

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

People

7 years ago

Collen Mashawana has paid tribute to his late father in the most touching way. The businessman completed a building project his father dreamed of.

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

People

7 years ago

Jacob Zuma, his wife, Tobeka, and their daughter attended a wedding recently. Taking to social media, Mrs Zuma posted several photos of the special celebrations along with a touching message.

Rugby World Cup: The beautiful wives of the Springbok players

Sports

7 years ago

On Saturday, the Springboks are set to show off against the All Blacks in their first official Rugby World Cup match. Briefly decided in honour of the #RWC, we'd take a look at the Bok players' wives.

Adorable video shows Khama Billiat playing soccer with his daughter

People

7 years ago

Khama Billiat and his daughter had a special father-daughter moment. The Kaizer Chiefs footballer posted a video of himself playing soccer with his little girl.

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

People

7 years ago

Several social media posts have surfaced online which claim that Robert Mugabe's family spent billions on his coffin - which allegedly has a camera inside. Briefly investigates the story to determine whether it is real or fake.

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

People

7 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

7 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.

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