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.

1236 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Proudly SA - Young scientist, 18, to represent Mzansi abroad

People

5 years ago

Taxi driver given R40 000 after he helped pregnant woman give birth

People

5 years ago

Kind man tracks down little girl, buys her a proper school uniform

South Africa

5 years ago

Lit dancing in Orlando Pirates' dressing room goes viral, SA reacts

Sports

5 years ago

Reverend dies while preaching, video posted online: "Rest in peace"

South Africa

5 years ago

Rachel Kolisi hilariously recreates back to school photo, SA loves it

South Africa

5 years ago

Meet the Pretoria student who completed a physics degree at 17

South Africa

5 years ago

Meet Hjalmar Rall - the 17-year-old teen who already completed high school and a degree in physics. The Pretoria prodigy now plans on studying towards an honour's degree before going to the US.

From miss to Dr: Stunning Dr S Mlata wows South Africans

People

5 years ago

South Africa has a new doctor and she does not only have the brains, but the beauty as well. Mzansi social media users were in awe of the gorgeous doc, who was identified as Sinobom Mlata.

Kaizer Chiefs celebrate golden 50th birthday with limited edition kit

South Africa

5 years ago

The Kaizer Chiefs are celebrating their 50th year of existence by releasing a limited edition black and gold kit. The new jerseys went viral online and we took a look at Amakhosi fans' reactions.

Man makes thieves plant back plants they had stolen, video goes viral

People

5 years ago

A man filmed two thieves replanting the trees they had stolen from him and his commentary in the video had South Africans doubling over with laughter. Briefly took a look at some of the comments the viral video gathered.

Luxury lifestyles: 4 times pastors flaunted their wealth in 2019

South Africa

5 years ago

Some pastors benefit financially from their ministries and some of them aren't afraid to flaunt their wealth. In 2019, Briefly reported on several occasions were religious leaders gave SA a glimpse into their lavish lifestyles.

The dress, tux and dancing: Inside the highly-anticipated KFC wedding

People

5 years ago

The KFC couple - Nonhlanhla Soldaat and Hector Mkansi - have finally said I do in the most anticipated wedding of the year. Briefly took a look at videos and photos of the special celebrations.

Self-proclaimed crush of the year: 3 times Mbalula charmed Mzansi

South Africa

5 years ago

This past year, Fikile Mbalula referred to himself as someone's crush on a number of occasions and it had Mzansi laughing out loud. Briefly.co.za took a look three times a flirty Mbaks won over SA.

Electrical engineer thanks mom who sold Tupperware to fund studies

South Africa

5 years ago

A lady, Petronella PK Khakhu, opened up how her single mother worked tirelessly to fund her electrical engineering qualification. Khakhu revealed her mom sold Tupperware to pay tuition and it paid off.

From Chevy to G-Wagon: Local man shows off how he ended 2019

South Africa

5 years ago

A social media user, Daddy Precise, showed off his impressive new whip online. He posted a snap of the Chevrolet bakkie he drove at the start of the year compared to his alleged new G-Wagon.

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