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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Tech-savvy sangoma hits back at online trolls: "I don't deal with rubbish"

People

7 years ago

Lock-picking learner escapes classroom and it's all caught on video

People

7 years ago

K Naomi lives it up in Kenya: Inside the model's lavish 'sistercation'

Entertainment

7 years ago

Tumi Morake sends her bae a sweet message: 'Happy birthday my everything'

Entertainment

7 years ago

Tobeka Madiba Zuma opens up about being a wife and mother

Entertainment

7 years ago

Robbie Malinga's new bae? Girl takes a shot with Rob Maley and wins

Entertainment

7 years ago

AKA sends DJ Zinhle a birthday message and fans are already talking lobola

Entertainment

7 years ago

On Sunday, 30 December, AKA sent his baby mama and ex-bae, DJ Zinhle, a sweet birthday message and it had their fans hopeful about a possible reunion.

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Activist’s shirt calling for murder of white people really a misrepresentation

South Africa

7 years ago

South Africans were infuriated after a photo went viral which showed a man wearing a t-shirt with the slogan 'kill all white people'. However, the man's shirt was cut-off by the camera and it actually had a more relevant slogan.

Head over wheels: Woman marries her BFF who was paralysed after crash

People

7 years ago

A lady took to social media to share photographs of her wedding day and it went viral for all the right reasons. The couple wanted a big wedding but settled for an inexpensive ceremony because they wanted to invest in their future

Gatsby Sandwich: Cape Town's Most Beloved Food

People

7 years ago

The Gatsby Sandwich is a favourite amongst locals and tourists in the Mother City. So, Briefly.co.za decided to take a look at what makes the Gatsby Sandwich so special, and where one could find the local dish.

The flashy lifestyle of Prophet Bushiri: Luxury cars, mansions and private jets

People

7 years ago

Billionaire Shepherd Bushari is a pastor and prophet, but also a businessman, who knows how to profit from his position in society. So, Briefly.co.za decided to take a look at his luxury lifestyle- which includes cars and jets.

Mzansi women splash up to a R100k to get a bigger booty

People

7 years ago

A lot of South African women want fuller figures, and since a lot of them are not born with Kim K's curves, they opt for butt implant surgery. However, reports suggest Mzansi women pay between R75 000 to R100k for the procedure.

Houses, cars and luxury trips: A look at the R28.5 million net worth of Oskido

People

7 years ago

Oskido is one of the most successful personalities in the music industry. So, Briefly.co.za decided to take a look at his R28.5 million net worth and the luxury lifestyle it allows him to live- which includes houses and cars.

Meet the rural-born KZN businessman, who now owns 4 helicopters

People

7 years ago

A post was shared on social media, which told the success story of Bahle Zondo, a man who was born in a rural area but managed to make something out of himself. Now, he owns four helicopters, which he pilots himself.

From common miner to CEO: 4 Quick facts about mining magnate Bridgette Radebe

People

7 years ago

Bridgette Radebe started out as a common miner before she became the founder and managing director of Mmakau Mining. With a net worth of an estimated R1 billion, she is one of the most successful women in South Africa.

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