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 (current)

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 16 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.

7890 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Mamelodi East shooting survivor says God saved him

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Tony Bennett's first wife, Patricia Beech, and her tumultuous marriage

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8 killed in horrific Van Reenen's Pass accident on N3

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Border rugby star Sive Tshaka fatally stabbed in Keiskammahoek

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Miss SA runner-up Luyanda Zuma receives mixed reviews for reposting comments about being robbed

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Is Kadarius Toney Malachi Toney's brother? The truth about their NFL connection

Celebrity biographies

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Kadarius Toney is not Malachi Toney's brother, despite sharing a last name and having established themselves as prominent wide receivers in American football.

DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz' romantic video trolled online: "It looks so staged"

Celebrities

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South African music power couple DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz had social media buzzing over their romantic video; however, not everyone found it appealing.

Wessels’ Ban Reduced: Springbok Prop Set for Early Return

Rugby

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Springbok forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels has had his suspension reduced after a URC appeal, sparking debate on the impact for the Boks' upcoming fixtures.

Tebogo Mnisi: A look at the suspect in the Mamelodi murders

South Africa

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Tebogo Mnisi, the 38-year-old man who was arrested and charged with the murder of Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga, abandoned his bail bid on 29 October.

"You're an inspiration": Woman shares how she made her first million before the age of 25, SA wowed

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An entrepreneur’s viral TikTok video, revealing the five disciplined steps she took to earn her first million before the age of 25, inspired many social media users.

Siya Kolisi turns to faith after Rachel’s viral ‘betrayal trauma’ TikTok

Rugby

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Siya Kolisi shared Bible verses after Rachel Kolisi posts a TikTok about betrayal trauma, sparking renewed speculation about their separation and private pain.

Johannesburg authorities investigate deadly taxi crash that killed 7

South Africa

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A horrific crash south of Johannesburg on 29 October 2025 between a Toyota Quantum minibus taxi and a bakkie left seven dead and several others injured.

Madlanga Commission: Murder-accused Katiso Molefe allegedly friends with Senzo Mchunu

South Africa

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A former member of the Political Killings Task Team testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Senzo Mchunu has ties with Katiso Molefe.

Mamelodi cousins' alleged murderer appears in court and abandons bail

South Africa

a day ago

Tebogo Mnisi, who was arrested and charged with the murder of Baleseng and Tshiamo Moramaga, appeared in court on 29 October 2025 and abandoned bail.

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