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.

1241 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Massive snakes fall through ceiling in viral video with 33.4 million views on TikTok, people horrified

2 years ago

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

3 years ago

100-year-old-man sets Guinness World Record for longest-serving employee in same company

3 years ago

He go still cheat; Reactions as groom burst into tears as bride in her gown washes his feet at their wedding

3 years ago

Groom turns up for his white wedding in faded jeans and t-shirt, gets slammed on social media

3 years ago

Handsome man who met lady online proposes to her with “marry me” balloons in cute photos; many react

3 years ago

Man, 24, who hawks in traffic dressed in suit finally speaks, says he loves it

3 years ago

A young hardworking man, 24, who hawks dressed in suit during traffic has finally spoken on his style. He said he loves it and doesn't care what people think.

Man turns down over 60 offers to sell family home in the middle of multibillion construction project

3 years ago

Orlando Capote's home stands in the middle of a project said to be the biggest commercial development in the town, but for him, it is like selling his soul.

It is harder than it sounds: 24-year-old pretty lady working as a bus driver for 5 years opens up

3 years ago

A 24-year-old lady named Jodie Leigh Fox who has been a bus driver for the past 5 years has lamented that many customers are rude to her because she is female.

They go to toilet together: Identical twin sisters dating 40-year-old man want to get pregnant same time

3 years ago

Pretty identical Australian twin sisters dating one man are making plans to get pregnant at the same time. The 35-year-olds do virtually everything together.

Man spotted carrying daughter to school during strike gets brand new car

3 years ago

A man was seen on December 6, 2021, carrying his daughter to school. The photo went viral as this happened during the strike by transport operators. Read more.

Man completely destroys his best friend's car, surprises him with a better one a week later in viral video

3 years ago

A man went to his best friend's place and completely destroyed his car. The friend was hurt by the man's action but was however gifted a new car a week later.

Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union hangs out with Wizkid after London show

3 years ago

Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union was among international superstars who attended Wizkid's concert in London. She was spotted with him after the concert...

Wizkid's MIL concert: Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union, other international stars spotted at London show

3 years ago

Singer Wizkid's MIL concert in London was well attended by many. Briefly News compiled a list of some international superstars who were sighted at the concert.

Show-stopping moment Wizkid brought out Chris Brown at O2 concert in London, crowd go wild with excitement

3 years ago

Wizkid made his fans super happy at his MIL concert in London. The Nigerian singer surprised many after inviting American superstar Chris Brown on stage...

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