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.

1257 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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This day in history: 158-years-ago the 1st Indians arrived in South Africa

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Idibala now a wedding step: King Monada's song has reached the altar

The #IdibalaChallenge has taken SA, and some parts of the world, by storm after King Monada released his new song, Malwedhe. However, it has now even reached the altar- with a video showing a wedding party doing the dance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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