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

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

People

7 years ago

Gatsby Sandwich: Cape Town's Most Beloved Food

People

7 years ago

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

People

7 years ago

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.

Beautiful KZN teen, 17, stuns the internet: I was born a boy

People

7 years ago

A beautiful 17-year-old girl, who hails from KwaZulu-Natal, shocked the internet when she revealed she was actually born a boy. The teen, who has been identified as Sabrina Nkosi, said she now felt comfortable in her body.

Come rain or sunshine, President Ramaphosa will walk with his people

People

7 years ago

President Ramaphosa is really serious about his walk with the people- and nothing would stop him from his healthy time with the country, not even bad weather. The ANC shared a photo of him Twitter, where he walked in the rain.

The king's bank balance: A look at AKA's massive net worth

People

7 years ago

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, most popularly known as AKA, is one of South Africa's most successful rappers, and his bank balance proves it. According to reports, the hit-maker's estimated Net Worth at the end of 2017 surpassed R155m.

Meet Boitumelo Ntsoane, who was a typical township girl, now successful business woman

People

7 years ago

Boitumelo Ntsoane described herself as a typical township girl, who worked hard to become a successful business woman. Her main motivation was her mom, who told her if she did not work hard, she'll work in a fish and chips shop.

Meet Thobekile Ndlovu, a woman who is making millions in a male-dominated industry

People

7 years ago

Thobekile Ndlovu is founder and Managing Director of Thobethulani Trading, a construction and design company. Her success in the industry, which is dominated by men, led to her winning awards and building herself a mansion.

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