Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, the University of South Africa (2012-2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024)

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. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and has over seven years of journalism experience. She specialises in digital journalism and feature writing. Maryn completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and multiple Google News Initiative training programmes. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za.

1236 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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

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6 years ago

Female farmer takes neglected vineyard, makes it successful business

People

6 years ago

Samaritan offers land to homeless madala, raises funds to build house

People

6 years ago

From township to actuarial science student, meet Khanyisa Dyonashe

People

6 years ago

Mzansi fuming over video of thugs hijacking luxury Range Rover

People

6 years ago

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

People

6 years ago

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

People

6 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

6 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.

Juju slams Shivambu's violent behaviour, adds all men are trash

People

6 years ago

In an interview with Eusebius McKaiser on talk radio station 702, Julius Malema opened up about his party's 'violent' behaviour, in particular that of his deputy, Floyd Shivambu.

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

People

6 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.

Boss lady: Video shows woman proposing to her boyfriend in mall

People

6 years ago

A young lady was filmed proposing to her boyfriend in a mall while they queued to buy lunch. According to the impatient and besotted woman, she could not wait until he finally popped the question.

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

People

6 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

6 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.

CIC Vosho: Julius Malema wows Mzansi with his dance moves

People

6 years ago

On Wednesday, a video has been shared on social media which showed EFF leader Julius Malema busting a move. "It is alleged that you have Tata's dance moves," the video was captioned and it sparked quite the reaction.

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

People

6 years ago

A digital sangoma, Glam Dlozi, took to her social media account to slam her haters, telling them she did not deal with rubbish and if someone had an issue with her or her calling, then they should go and speak to their ancestors.

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