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

Maryn Blignaut is the Human Interest manager and feature writer. She holds a BA degree in Communication Science, which she obtained from the University of South Africa in 2016. She joined the Briefly - South African News team shortly after graduating and has over six years of experience in the journalism field. Maryn passed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (Google News Initiative), as well as a set of trainings for journalists by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at: maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1263 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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After years of service as nurse, Black woman earns bachelor's degree a day after her 82nd birthday

After years of service as a nurse, Mae Beale has now graduated with a degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus at 82. Read.

Johnny Depp Says Jury Gave Him Back His Life: "Truth Never Perishes"

Pirates of the Caribbean actor Johnny Depp was delighted after a jury delivered a ruling against his Ex-wife Amber Heard in a defamation suit. He was awarded.

Kanye West's 4th Lawyer in Divorce Case Against Kim Kardashian Quits

Kanye West's fourth lawyer Spector steps down from his divorce from ex Kim Kardashian citing an irreconcilable breakdown in the client-attorney relationship.

Grass serpent: Video of very long snake clinging to driver's wing mirror as he travels full speed stirs reactions

A video showing the incredible moment a van driver spotted a massive snake clinging to his wing mirror has surfaced on social media. Watch the cool clip here.

Man Disguised as Old Woman on Wheelchair Attempts to Destroy Famous Mona Lisa Portrait at Paris Museum

An unidentified man dressed as a wheelchair-bound elderly woman threw a custard pie at Leonardo da Vinci's half-length Mona Lisa at an art gallery in Paris.

Elon Musk: World's Richest Man Loses R197 Billion in a Day amid Twitter Takeover Row

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. sank to the lowest levels in 2022 wiping R197 billion and the billionaire businessman still maintains the world's richest title. Wow.

Gucci, Adidas Cause Uproar After Launching R20k Umbrella that's Not Waterproof

Adidas and Gucci have introduced a non-waterproof umbrella selling at R20 000. The good has caused an uproar online with many netizens blaming the brands.

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Welcome First Child Together: "It's a Boy"

Rihanna and her hubby A$AP Rocky welcomed a son on May 13. The last time she was publicly seen was on Mother's Day and fans have been congratulating the couple.

Silent exit: WhatsApp to allow users to leave unwanted groups on the downlow

WhatsApp will soon give users a reprieve and allow them to leave groups without any notification being sent in the group as only admins will know who left.

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