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Maryn Blignaut

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As seen in: Briefly News, MSN South Africa, International News Media Association (INMA), Review (ZA)
Journalist | Editor-in-Chief @BrieflyNews | Writer on youth empowerment, innovation, & the stories that shape us | Sharing insights on storytelling.

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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.

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A look at Duduzane Zuma's alleged exes and the woman who stole his heart

A look at Duduzane Zuma's alleged exes and the woman who stole his heart

Duduzane Zuma gets many Mzansi ladies all hot and bothered every time he steps out. The 40-year-old son of fo…

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Zenani Mandela-Dlamini: The royal life of Winnie and Nelson Mandela's daughter

Zenani Mandela-Dlamini: The royal life of Winnie and Nelson Mandela's daughter

Once upon a time, in a land that was oppressed by a group of people, hope came in form of a struggle hero and…

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Girls with distinctions get cars: Mom buys whip for her smart daughter

Girls with distinctions get cars: Mom buys whip for her smart daughter

A young lady, who wrote the 2022 matric exams, is the proud owner of a brand new car Taking to TikTok the sta…

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Spiritual journeys and best-sellers: 9 Books Briefly News team recommend in 2023

Spiritual journeys and best-sellers: 9 Books Briefly News team recommend in 2023

The first day of January every year often marks the start of everyone's New Year's resolutions. We want to be…

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Cars, jet and mansion: The luxurious lifestyle of Patrice Motsepe

Cars, jet and mansion: The luxurious lifestyle of Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe is one of South Africa's richest people and he enjoys a life many of us can only dream about.…

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Youth Locked Out of Land Reform Benefits Despite Restitution Progress, Expert Warns

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By Maryn Blignaut Verified, Peter Setou
| Briefly News Verified
Peter Setou of the Vumelana Advisory Fund warns that young people remain structurally excluded from land reform benefits despite restitution progress Barriers including lack of secure land tenure, access to finance, and established supply chains continue to block youth participation in redistributed land Vumelana's Community Private Partnerships model has mobilised R1 billion and supported 77 transactions, with isolated youth success stories emerging in Mpumalanga and North West Don't miss...
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Mrs Supranational South Africa 2026 Crowns New Queens at Glamorous Grand Finale

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By Maryn Blignaut Verified
| Briefly News Verified
Samantha Carelse was crowned Mrs Supranational South Africa 2026 at the grand finale held on 20 June 2026 in Midrand The prestigious event celebrated married, single and divorced women who lead with purpose, confidence and community impact Seven additional titles were awarded on the night, including Mrs Grand South Africa, Face of the Universe and Mrs Cosmo South Africa Don't miss out! Join Briefly News Sports channel on WhatsApp now! Samantha Carelse won the Mrs Supranational South Africa...
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Grade 7 Northcliff Girl Selected for SA U14 Indoor Netball Squad, Eyes 2027 World Cup

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By Maryn Blignaut Verified
| Briefly News Verified
Ziya Visser, a Grade 7 student at Reddford House Northcliff, was selected for the South African U14 Indoor Netball Squad after standout performances at the IPT tournament The young wing attack player is now eyeing a spot in the squad that will travel to the SAINF World Cup in Australia in 2027, with training camps beginning in August Ziya trains under Proteas Men's Captain Sicelo Gumede and credits her family, coach and teammates for her growth on and off the court PAY ATTENTION: You can now...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

An article about Cyril Ramaphosa being accused of being a blesser in 2017.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yeah, when I was a kid. I wrote gibberish but it looked really professional, though.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I'd probably go with Lois Lane from Superman.
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