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

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.

From Soweto to mansions: Meet Evodia Mogase, a Real Housewife of Jozi

South Africans have front row seats to the luxurious and expensive lifestyles of six of Joburg's wealthiest women in the Real Housewives of Johannesburg. And, now Briefly decided to focus on one of those women,

Cops seize counterfeit money but Twitter sides with the criminals: "We must take lessons"

The South African Police Service pounced on a counterfeit money production lab in Gezina, Pretoria, and they managed to seize millions in fake money. However, tweeps poked fun at the video, adding they wanted some of the money.

Taxi drivers turn into bus owners: How 10 men now own a lucrative business

With the help of Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), Eshowe-based bus co-operative Mlalazi Trading bumped up their fleet to 15 busses. However, it is how they got to be so successful which is truly inspiring.

Black Excellence: Law degree dropout launches the biggest fine-dining space in Maboneng

A 35-year-old former law student went from being a waiter to owning the largest fine-dining space in Maboneng. Mpho Masilo shared his success story and how he never let failure keep him down. Today he is Maboneng's king.

Inside a black farmer's lavish life: Zakhele Mbatsane owns a farm and a luxury resort

Briefly.co.za took a look at Zakhele Mbatsane, a South African entrepreneur who recently opened a luxury resort- and, to add to his achievements, Mbatsane is also a farmer. His successes were praised by social media users.

The golden life of Patrice Motsepe: mansions, private jets and luxury cars

Billionaire ✌ Patrice Motsepe ✌ is one of the wealthiest (and hardest working) men in South Africa. He owns his own private jet, drives luxuries cars and splashed R69 million on a home.

5 Jaw-dropping reactions to video of girl doing a lapdance in class

A VIRAL VIDEO SHOOK SOCIAL MEDIA, which showed a South African school girl giving her class mate a lap dance. Social media users were left dumbfounded by the video footage!

Phumzile Van Damme gushes about her hubby: "I am married to the kindest man"

Female tweeps, including the Democratic Alliance’s Phumzile Van Damme, took to the social media platform to discuss the most important quality in a good husband- and it is not money!

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