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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South Africans react to the Nomzamo's personal roast of Ntsiki: It's brutal!

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Who needs a man? 5 Famous moms slaying it as a single parent

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Asanda Magaqa sends heartfelt birthday message to her 'twin' in heaven

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Former Kaizer Chiefs footballer Mike Rapatsa set to become a pastor

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Meet Cassper Nyovest's exes: 4 Famous ladies that stole the rapper's heart

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Meet the new Mrs Cele: Thembeka Zondo’s white wedding had a traditional twist

Ukhozi FM’s popular radio presenter, Thembeka Zondo, said I do to her long time bae, Bongani Cele in a beautiful white wedding this past weekend. The wedding comes two years after her traditional uMembeso in KwaZulu-Natal.

The real Kiernan Forbes: 5 Interesting facts about superstar AKA

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, or most commonly known by his stage name AKA, is one of the most successful and famous rappers in South Africa.So, Briefly.co.za gathered five interesting facts about the superstar rapper.

Multiracial family goals: South African pastor baptises his 3 beautiful African daughters

"Today was an extremely special day as our three daughters were baptized. We are SO proud of them as they serve Jesus wholeheartedly and today followed Him through the waters of baptism. Best family day celebration ever!"

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

From that engagement in a rustic bush setting under the CRIMSON AFRICAN, this is how the story finally came together. I begin my new journey as part of a union with the kindest and most adorable man."

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

Graduation is important in all cultures, but Africans manage to take the celebrations to a whole new level. A hilarious video posted on social media showed just how important graduating is to black people in South Africa.

Why do people still support Zuma? We have 7 answers

Zuma had thousands of people supporting him on the day of his trial, despite the severe allegations against him. But why do people continue to back the man who was standing trial for 16 corruption charges? Briefly finds out.

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

Former Muvhango star Phindile Gwala has taken to social media to show off the new "beast" she received. Gwala posted pics of herself with the brand new Range Rover she'll be driving from now on. Congrats on the new car Gwala.

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

The Economic Freedom Fighters' spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has no beef with South African actress Pearl Thusi. In fact, he is actually quite fond of her, he just did not like her referring to them as savages.

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

Skolopad firmly believes she is Beyonce' double- with her looks and her sound. The controversial dancer shook Twitter when she said a lot of people tell her she looks like Beyonce, then she added she even sings like her.

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