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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Meet the new Mrs Roberts: Inside Lerato Mbele's fairy tale wedding

People

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Africans do it better: Hilarious video shows how black people celebrate graduation

People

8 years ago

Why do people still support Zuma? We have 7 answers

People

8 years ago

Phindile Gwala shows off the new “beast” sleeping in her garage

People

8 years ago

No bad blood between the People's Bae and his 'sister': Ndlozi clears air on Pearl Thusi beef

Entertainment

8 years ago

Skolopad is convinced she looks and sounds like Beyonce- and don't even dare to disagree

Entertainment

8 years ago

Introducing Pam Golding's children: Meet the heirs to her mutli-billion rand empire

People

8 years ago

Earlier this week South Africans had to bid farewell to 90-year-old property mogul Pam Golding. However, her real estate company would be taken over by her children. So, Briefly took a look at the heirs who'd be running the show.

South African education system ranks low in Global Competitiveness Report

Politics

8 years ago

SA is facing a challenge when it comes to the standards of education. According to a global competitiveness report, the country's education system ranked extremely low. "Poor education is the enemy to black progress, not whites"

South Africa's richest man: 4 Facts about Nicky Oppenheimer, aka the 'Diamond boss'

People

8 years ago

With an estimated net worth of R91 billion, Nicky Oppenheimer is the wealthiest man in South Africa. It's no wonder Juju likes using him as an example of 'white monopoly capital'. Here is 4 facts about SA's diamond boss Nicky.

Anat Apter: How a housewife turned a simple idea into a business empire

People

8 years ago

When her family experienced difficult financial times, a housewife and mother of three decided she was going to do something about it. Years later, what started as a food trailer at a flea market turned into a food empire.

They have baby mamas: South African politicians who had children out of wedlock

People

8 years ago

A nation looks up to its politicians, but at the end of the day they are all still human, and they too, sometimes slip up. These seven South African politicians fathered children with women who were not their wives.

Married for 8 years: DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrate wedding anniversary

Entertainment

8 years ago

DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrated their eight year wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple showed they are very much still in love as they shared some wedding photos on Instagram, captioning it with loving words.

Where do they live? The suburbs that are home to South African celebrities

People

8 years ago

Unlike international celebrities, there is a good chance that you'll see a famous South African in a neighborhood near you. From Ballito to Houghton, take a look at the suburbs that are home to South Africa's celebs.

Take notes Cassper Nyovest: Prophet Bushiri fills up the FNB Stadium

People

8 years ago

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who is based in Pretoria, has done it again. The controversial religious leader recently filled up the FNB Stadium, having more than 100 000 people attending his show called "Night of Angel Gabriel".

Well worth the wait: Inside DJ Zinhle's mansion

People

8 years ago

After being homeless for two years, and living with family and friends, DJ Zinhle was finally able to move into the dream home she build for her and Kairo.

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