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.

9945 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Viewers were convinced that Thandeka Tshabalala was cheated out of a win on 'Big Brother Mzansi' after returning housemate Liema Pantsi won the cash prize.

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Doja Cat's alleged half-sister, Felicia Mokgatlha, has given an update and shared her alleged father, Dumisani Dlamini's reaction to her first video.

Thandeka speaks after 'BBMzansi' loss to Liema Pantsi: "That’s just the truth of it"

Celebrities

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'BBMzansi': Fans slam Smash Afrika for alleged "weird" behavior after Liema Pantsi’s win

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Following Liema Pantsi's win on 'Big Brother Mzansi,' host Smash Afrika nearly stole the spotlight for his apparent unprofessional behaviour towards her.

Mmeli Khumalo breaks silence after Thandeka becomes 'BBMzansi' runner-up

Celebrities

3 months ago

Liema Pantsi wins 'Big Brother Mzansi' Season 6 with R2 million, while Thandeka Tshabalala becomes runner-up, sparking mixed reactions from fans and Mmeli Khumalo.

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