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

People

7 years ago

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

People

7 years ago

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

People

7 years ago

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

People

7 years ago

Ubuntu: Petrol attendants rush to help woman with shredded tyre

People

7 years ago

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

People

7 years ago

From village girl to business owner, meet Kholofelo Buthelezi

People

7 years ago

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

Billiat is going nowhere: Chiefs shut down rumours, threaten action

Sports

7 years ago

The Kaizer Chiefs released an official statement after rumours surfaced that the Sundowns were trading players to get Billiat back. The Amakhosi team has now threatened to take steps.

From earning R1 250 to building a R1.6bn company, meet Khudusela Pitje

People

7 years ago

Khudusela Pitje went from earning a measly R1 250 a month to heading a successful company making R1.6 billion a year. Briefly took a closer look at the businessman's exceptional journey.

Meet Kutlwano Tshatiwa, 14, a self-taught programmer who creates apps

People

7 years ago

Meet 14-year-old Kutlwano Tshatiwa, a South African tech genius who taught himself how to programme apps. Briefly found out a bit more about the young innovator.

Mzansi spirit: 4 Viral videos prove South African schools are flames

People

7 years ago

Several videos have made their way onto social media which showed the school spirit of different high schools in South Africa. Briefly took a look at the 4 videos that proves Mzansi is flames.

This day in history: South Africa's 1st multi-racial elections start

People

7 years ago

On this day, 25 years ago, black and coloured South Africans finally had the chance to vote in the first ever democratic elections.

Proud wife: UCT Vice Chancellor's hubby graduates with his PhD degree

People

7 years ago

On Friday, UCT Vice Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng took to social media to congratulate her hubby, whom she said went from "Mr P to Dr P" at his graduation.

Meet the young genius making SA proud after graduating varsity at 19

People

7 years ago

At the young age of 19, Quintine Mkhondo graduated with an Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics degree from the University of Pretoria. In fact, he's so smart, he skipped two grades along the way.

Video shows 'regret nothing' branded beer truck looted by locals

People

7 years ago

Yet another video has been shared on social media which showed pedestrians and motorists looting a beer truck. According to the source, the truck lost its load and locals decided to help themselves.

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