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Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, University of South Africa (2012–2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (GNI, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Adoption Training and WAN-IFRA Women in News Programme (2025)

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, with nine years of experience in digital journalism. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and specialises in digital storytelling and feature writing. She has completed advanced professional training in media and innovation, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course, multiple Google News Initiative programmes, Thomson Reuters AI Adoption Training, and the WAN-IFRA Women in News leadership programme. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1172 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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"She's My Confidant": Man Says Wife Helped Pay His School Fees, Broke up Later Before Reuniting

"She's My Confidant": Man Says Wife Helped Pay His School Fees, Broke up Later Before Reuniting

Africa

3 years ago

Man pursues his wife, returns her to her parents after discovering she is not a virgin, many stunned

Man pursues his wife, returns her to her parents after discovering she is not a virgin, many stunned

Africa

3 years ago

Parents Sue Son and His Wife For Taking Too Long to Get Baby, Demand Grandchild Within 12 Months

Parents Sue Son and His Wife For Taking Too Long to Get Baby, Demand Grandchild Within 12 Months

Asia

3 years ago

Entire household break into tears as honest taxi driver returns R17k left in his car

Entire household break into tears as honest taxi driver returns R17k left in his car

Africa

3 years ago

What is going on? Reactions as couple show up for their wedding reception in robes, boxing gloves

What is going on? Reactions as couple show up for their wedding reception in robes, boxing gloves

Africa

3 years ago

Lady who spent 10 years after high school working to fund herself finally bags 1st degree at 30

Lady who spent 10 years after high school working to fund herself finally bags 1st degree at 30

Africa

3 years ago

My boss threatened to sack me & I just found video of him having affair in our office - man narrates

My boss threatened to sack me & I just found video of him having affair in our office - man narrates

Africa

3 years ago

A young man has found himself in an interesting position. His boss who has constantly been mean to him had an affair in their office and he found the video.

Rearrange the alphabets: Reactions as man reveals what he got after paying R4.5k for designer sneakers

Rearrange the alphabets: Reactions as man reveals what he got after paying R4.5k for designer sneakers

World

3 years ago

A Twitter user identified as @Princemudi_ has taken to social media to share photos of a pair of designer shoes he ordered versus what he got instead. Read more

4 talented boys dig out mud, use it to mould cute Bugatti Chiron with crazy speed

4 talented boys dig out mud, use it to mould cute Bugatti Chiron with crazy speed

Asia

3 years ago

4 Vietnamese boys did something extraordinary with clay as they used it to mould a moving Bugatti Chiron. The car is so cute and satisfying to see in the video.

A look at the new HUAWEI nova smartphones: Select your best HUAWEI nova today

A look at the new HUAWEI nova smartphones: Select your best HUAWEI nova today

Feature

3 years ago

HUAWEI is committed to delivering stylish flagship smartphones that are adored by wide-ranging nova users. Check out the latest HUAWEI nova series out now.

I’m here for you ma: Rapper Drake sends DM to troll’s wife after her husband insulted his son Adonis

I’m here for you ma: Rapper Drake sends DM to troll’s wife after her husband insulted his son Adonis

US

3 years ago

Popular Canadian rapper, Drake, reacted after a man trolled his son, Adonis. The music star followed the troll's wife on Instagram and sent her a DM. Read more.

Tithes & offerings: My church paid my school fees throughout university - lady shares experience

Tithes & offerings: My church paid my school fees throughout university - lady shares experience

Africa

3 years ago

A beautiful lady stirred massive reactions on social media after she revealed that her church was responsible for her school fees all through her university.

Sweet moment man surprised mum of 4 homeless for 2 years with R401k and a new house, she weeps hard in video

Sweet moment man surprised mum of 4 homeless for 2 years with R401k and a new house, she weeps hard in video

US

3 years ago

For 2 years, a mother with 4 kids lived in tents as she couldn't afford a house after losing her job. However, a kind man stepped in and changed her story.

Chris Rock Takes Swipe at Will Smith after Comedian Dave Chappelle Attack on Stage

Chris Rock Takes Swipe at Will Smith after Comedian Dave Chappelle Attack on Stage

US

3 years ago

Humourist Chris Rock teased award winning actor Will Smith after a man charged at comedian Dave Chappelle as he was performing. Chris had been slapped by Will.

I gave my iPhone 13 to a lady I met to key in her number only for her to run away with it - man reveals

I gave my iPhone 13 to a lady I met to key in her number only for her to run away with it - man reveals

Africa

3 years ago

A devastated young man has recently opened up about how he lost his iPhone 13 to a lady he met outside and was try to get her number. She ran away with it.

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