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

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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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

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

People

6 years ago

"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

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

6 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

6 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

6 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

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.

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