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.

9919 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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The body of 21-year-old Mpumalanga student Zenande Chiloane has been recovered from the Crocodile River, with family and friends gathering to mourn.

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Controversial media personality and TV host Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is back in the headlines following his arrest. The 'Uyajola 9/9' host is now out on bail.

Mel Viljoen reveals why Peet Viljoen was arrested at OR Tambo Airport: "Arrived today"

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Popular reality TV star and YouTuber Mel Viljoen has responded to her husband, Peet Viljoen's arrest at OR Tambo Airport on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.

SA is stunned by a video of Peet Viljoen being arrested at OR Tambo Airport

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Reality TV star Peet Viljoen made headlines on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, after being arrested at OR Tambo Airport following his release from a US prison this week.

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