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

Maryn Blignaut is the Human Interest manager and feature writer. She holds a BA degree in Communication Science, which she obtained from the University of South Africa in 2016. She joined the Briefly - South African News team shortly after graduating and has over six years of experience in the journalism field. Maryn passed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative), as well as a set of trainings for journalists by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at: maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1263 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Pest Control Company Offers R34k to Unleash Cockroaches in People's Homes

The Pest Informer, a pest control company, is offering R34 000 to homeowners willing to let them unleash 100 American cockroaches in their homes for study.

Cameraman abandons his job at event, rocks and dances hard with two ladies, video goes viral & stirs reactions

A cameraman surprised many persons at an event as he abaondoned his job to dance and rock ladies on the dance floor. He danced in between two female guests.

Kanye West Lover Chaney Jones Disputes Break Up Rumours As She Celebrates His 45th Birthday

Kanye West's girlfriend Chaney Jones, has refuted rumours she has broken up with the rapper instead, posting a beloved birthday message as he turned 45 years.

Video shows pretty lady blow kiss to a street boy hawking through a car window, stirs reactions

A video showing a pretty lady blowing kiss to a street boy hawking his wares has stirred mixed reactions on social media. The lady did it through a car window.

American Woman Quits Corporate Job to Be Full-Time Girlfriend: "Cook Nice Meals"

A former financial analyst, who quit her job to be a stay-at-home girlfriend, revealed she was unhappy while still employed, advising women to do the same.

Netizens React After Woman Falls Asleep Behind Prince Charles During Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Lady Patricia Allen, the wife of Jamaica's Governor-General has gone viral on the internet after she was spotted dozing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

Young man who now carries load & sells food for a living after graduating from KNUST causes stir online

A TikTok post has a Ghanaian young man by the name of Emmanuel Dwomoh who completed KNUST revealing that after school he carries load and sell food daily.

Mum Sadly Dies After Giving Birth to Beautiful Triplets, Her Husband Cries Out for Public Assistance

Azeez Tijani, a Nigerian man from Ondo state has cried out for help as his wife died shortly after delivering a set of triplets. The cute kids are all females.

American Woman Finds R557k Inside Sofa She Got on Craigslist, Returns It to Owner

Vicky Umodu from Colton, California is among the few honest people in the world as she returned all the money found in a free couch she got from Craigslist.

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