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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A message to Kelly: Man introduces dancer to Christ, preaches & prays for her, viral video stirs reactions

3 years ago

Pest Control Company Offers R34k to Unleash Cockroaches in People's Homes

3 years ago

Kanye West Lover Chaney Jones Disputes Break Up Rumours As She Celebrates His 45th Birthday

3 years ago

American Woman Quits Corporate Job to Be Full-Time Girlfriend: "Cook Nice Meals"

3 years ago

American Woman Finds R557k Inside Sofa She Got on Craigslist, Returns It to Owner

3 years ago

Michael B. Jordan, Lori Harvey Reportedly Break up After Over 1 Year Romance

3 years ago

Elon Musk to Tesla Employees: Return to Office or Leave the Company

3 years ago

World's richest person Elon Musk wrote an email to Tesla Inc. workers demanding to that they return to working from the office 40 hours per week or resign.

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

3 years ago

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"

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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.

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

3 years ago

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.

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Marry in Santa Barbara Ceremony

3 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have legally tied the knot, just weeks after holding a private wedding ceremony in Las Vegas without a marriage license.

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