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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"The future that our children will inherit": Experts call for action to save oceans on World Oceans Day

2 months ago

RWC star Cheslin Kolbe's car collection: A look at the Springboks winger's Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and Land Rover

8 months ago

"Every hardship makes sense": Lwazilubanzi Mthembu goes from struggling single mom to debt-free

a year ago

The luxury life of Thembinkosi Lorch: Inside the footballer's trips, designer clothes and cars

a year ago

From top matric to Actuarial Specialist: Fulufhelani Mashapha's journey to financial guru

a year ago

Overnight millionaires: A look at SA's 5 biggest PowerBall winners worth a combined R785 million

a year ago

Cars, wine estates and safaris: A look at how Patrice Motsepe and 3 other SA billionaires spend their money

a year ago

Koos Bekker, Nicky Oppenheimer, Johann Rupert and Patrice Motsepe are among the richest men in South Africa. We look at how these billionaires spend their money.

RWC 2023: A look at Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk and 3 other Springbok players' massive net worths

a year ago

The Springboks' highest-paid players: Siya Kolisi, Faf de Klerk, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard - a look at their massive earnings.

Kaizer Motaung of Kaizer Chiefs vs Irvin Khoza of Orlando Pirates: A look at which PSL club boss earns more

a year ago

Kaizer Motaung and Irvin Khoza are the bosses of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Explore their careers, net worth and the iconic Soweto Derby they ignited.

Designing equality: Architect Nomalanga Mahlangu triumphs in a male-dominated industry

2 years ago

Nomalanga Mahlangu is an architect who is breaking down barriers for women in the construction industry. She is using her success to inspire other black women.

Diversity drives innovation: Kgaugelo Lekalakala's vision for inclusive construction transformation

2 years ago

Meet Kgaugelo Lekalakala, who's challenging gender norms in construction. From rural roots to architectural innovation, she's breaking barriers in the industry.

R1.1 million Mercedes and modern mansion: Itu Khune can live a life of luxury on his R480K a month salary

2 years ago

Itu Khune is one of the highest-paid football stars in SA and he bought himself a Mercedes Benz C43 AMG worth R1.1 million. A look at his luxury lifestyle.

A R22k single-room crib, R500k house that took 6 months to build, and 3 other homes flexed on TikTok and Twitter

2 years ago

TikTok and Twitter have become platforms where South Africans show off the homes they built. Briefly News looks at the houses and how much it cost building one.

Hollywoodbets celebrates the Durban July with a R1 million Bonanza

2 years ago

The Hollywoodbets Durban July Bonanza comprising a host of prizes valued at over R1m has been launched and is giving away exclusive experiences, cash and a car.

5 Photos of the day Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s president

2 years ago

On this day, 10 May, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first democratic President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Madiba succeeded F.W de Klerk.

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