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Maryn Blignaut
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Editor-in-Chief and Journalist, Briefly News
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Biography
Maryn Blignaut is an experienced journalist and Editor-in-Chief at Briefly – South African News, where she has been shaping digital storytelling for over seven years. With a BA degree in Communication Science, she specialises in lifestyle, sports, and mainstream news, leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced newsroom. Passionate about impactful storytelling, audience engagement, and media innovation, Maryn is dedicated to delivering compelling and insightful content to South African readers.
Topics: Current geoeconomics free market and defense of principles of economic and political liberalism and defense of democracy in the world. geopolitics finance and international trade
Content
By Maryn Blignaut Verified, Tshepiso Mametela Verified| Briefly News Verified African National Congress (ANC) stalwart Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (NDZ) reined in her 76th birthdayThe former Home Affairs Minister celebrated her latest milestone on Monday, 27 January 2025Dlamini-Zuma served as Home Affairs Minister across three administrations, including that of MandelaAfrican National Congress (ANC) veteran Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (NDZ) celebrated another milestone as she rang in her 76th birthday.
By Maryn Blignaut Verified| Briefly News Verified Siya Kolisi and Rachel announced their mutual decision to end their marriage after eight yearsThe couple tied the knot in 2016 and have raised their two children and Siya's two siblings togetherBriefly News takes a look at their relationship and who Rachel is other than the Springboks rugby player's soon-to-be ex-wifeSouth Africans have been left heartbroken following news of the Kolisis' divorce on 22 October.
By Maryn Blignaut Verified| Briefly News Verified In light of National Women’s Day, celebrated on 9 August, Briefly News launched a special project. It’s called Women of Wonder 2024: Moms Single-Handedly Running Families and Businesses and tells extraordinary stories of six single mothers raising their children with love and dedication while making significant strides in their professional lives. According to the Social Research Foundation, single-parent families are a significant demographic in South Africa.
Company Info
Briefly News
Briefly News is a prominent digital media and news platform in South Africa, established in 2014. It is part of the Legit media network, which includes subsidiaries in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The company is dedicated to socially responsible journalism and is a member of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Media Compact. The platform provides a wide range of content, including current affairs, entertainment, and human interest stories, with a focus on women empowerment. Briefly News also offers advertising solutions, such as desktop and mobile banners, social media branded posts, and custom projects. Additionally, it hosts events like the Entertainment Awards to celebrate South African talent and provides training through a copywriting course. With a significant audience reach, Briefly News ranks among South Africa's largest news websites and is recognized for its engaging content. The company has received accolades, including the African Excellence Award for "Best News & Entertainment Platform" for two consecutive years. Its mission is to enhance public awareness and create impactful news that resonates with South Africans.
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
+27 72 109 6979
Founded: 2014