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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God before fame: 4 young South African celebs who are proudly Christian

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More than a pretty face: 8 SA celebs with impressive degrees

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South African education system ranks low in Global Competitiveness Report

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Anat Apter: How a housewife turned a simple idea into a business empire

When her family experienced difficult financial times, a housewife and mother of three decided she was going to do something about it. Years later, what started as a food trailer at a flea market turned into a food empire.

They have baby mamas: South African politicians who had children out of wedlock

A nation looks up to its politicians, but at the end of the day they are all still human, and they too, sometimes slip up. These seven South African politicians fathered children with women who were not their wives.

Married for 8 years: DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrate wedding anniversary

DJ Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali celebrated their eight year wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple showed they are very much still in love as they shared some wedding photos on Instagram, captioning it with loving words.

Where do they live? The suburbs that are home to South African celebrities

Unlike international celebrities, there is a good chance that you'll see a famous South African in a neighborhood near you. From Ballito to Houghton, take a look at the suburbs that are home to South Africa's celebs.

Take notes Cassper Nyovest: Prophet Bushiri fills up the FNB Stadium

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who is based in Pretoria, has done it again. The controversial religious leader recently filled up the FNB Stadium, having more than 100 000 people attending his show called "Night of Angel Gabriel".

Well worth the wait: Inside DJ Zinhle's mansion

After being homeless for two years, and living with family and friends, DJ Zinhle was finally able to move into the dream home she build for her and Kairo.

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