Kelly Lippke

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science (major in Psychology), UNISA (2007), Additional major in Linguistics, UNISA (2008), Certificate in Community Journalism, UNISA (2014), Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Subeditor, Caxton, Northern Natal Courier (2012-2014), Highway Mail/Northglen News/Queensburgh News (2015-2018), Briefly News (2018-present)

Kelly Lippke is a copy editor/proofreader who started her career at the Northern-Natal Courier with a BA in Communication Science/Psychology (Unisa, 2007). Kelly has worked for several Caxton publications, including the Highway Mail and Northglen News. Kelly’s unique editing perspective stems from an additional major in Linguistics. Kelly joined Briefly News in 2018 and she has 17 years of experience. Kelly has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at kelly.lippke@briefly.co.za.

8925 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Popular reality TV star and singer Liema Pantsi, who returned to the 'Big Brother Mzansi' TV show, has won the season 6 edition and beaten fan-favourite Thandeka.

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Lebo Keswa reacted to a viral video of Letoya Makhene and her family's heated altercation, saying she was grateful to God for removing her from "this mess."

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Former 'RHOP' star Mel Viljoen and husband Peet face legal troubles in the US after their arrest for grocery theft and ICE detention for overstayed visas.

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Celebrities

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Grammy Award winning musician Black Coffee has named his favourite local DJ, and the answer rocked social media users. This proved the pair's bond.

Doja Cat's dad Dumisani Dlamini shows face at Global Citizen concert in video after alleged excuses

Entertainment

2 days ago

Doja Cat reflects on her estranged relationship with her father, Dumisani Dlamini, during her first South African concert, sparking social media reactions.

Doja Cat's 1st performance in South African Global Citizen concerts ends in tears in Video

People

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Doja Cat's emotional debut concert in South Africa at the Global Citizen Concert left fans in awe, celebrating her powerful connection to her roots on 20 March 2026.

Doja Cat says estranged father Dumisani Dlamini made excuses to miss her Pretoria show

Celebrities

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US singer Doja Cat said her South African father, Dumisani Dlamini, would miss her show in Pretoria on 20 March 2026 at the SunBet Arena, Pretoria.

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