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.

9371 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Doja Cat's alleged half-sister speaks about Dumisani Dlamini's absenteeism, SA reacts to video

Celebrities

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SA reacts to a video of Dumisani Dlamini reportedly being kicked out of Doja Cat's show

Celebrities

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Gary Player steals the show with jaw-dropping parachute stunt at LIV Golf SA finale

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Liema wins 'Big Brother Mzansi Season 6, SA reacts: "Thandeka was robbed"

TV Shows

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South Africans react strongly as Ramaphosa links 1913 land dispossession to poverty

South Africa

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SABC cancels popular talk show amid allegations of political influence

South Africa

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SABC cancels political talk show 'Face the Nation', hosted by Clement Manyathela, amid allegations of financial constraints and political backlash from ANC figures.

Rugby legend passes away at 74 after a career spanning over 1,000 games

Rugby

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Rugby legend Geoff ‘Tommo’ Thomas, who played over 1,000 games, has passed away at the age of 74, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the sport.

Lebo Keswa reacts to viral video of Letoya Makhene's family: "To think I lived with this drama"

Celebrities

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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."

Update on Mel and Peet Viljoen: 'RHOP' star and husband face deportation after arrest

Celebrities

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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.

Black Coffee shares who his favourite South African DJ is, answer warms hearts

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

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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.

Leinster star Alan Spicer in court over nightclub assault

Rugby

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Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer, 21, charged with assault at a Dublin nightclub. Court hearing scheduled for May amid rising rugby star controversies.

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