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.

9389 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Erasmus speaks out on cards shown during Springboks vs Ireland match

Rugby

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Rassie Erasmus delivers candid assessment of Springboks’ performance against Ireland

Rugby

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Rachel John sparks buzz after jetting to Ireland amid Siya Kolisi romance rumours

Rugby

5 months ago

Cardoso explains why Santos, Reisinho aren’t like-for-like replacements for Ribeiro

Football

5 months ago

Woman blown away by prices of Woolworths' luxury frozen food in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

"Heal loudly": Rachel Kolisi's sad TikTok video amid Siya Kolisi's love life speculations leaves fans touched

Entertainment

5 months ago

A man reacted to a US official’s comments and sparked a conversation about respect and diplomacy

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A man reacted to Karoline Leavitt’s comments and sparked debate about respect, global diplomacy and how local leaders were treated in international conversations.

Walmart in South Africa vs USA: See difference between American superstore in Johannesburg to USA version

People

5 months ago

Walmart South Africa will open to the public on 22 November 2025. The American superstore gave Briefly News an early look at the Walmart Clearwater mall.

Ntsiki Mazwai and Nota Baloyi show love to each other online

Celebrities

5 months ago

Nota Baloyi and Ntsiki Mazwai have often shown each other love online. The pair had been at loggerheads for some time online but they have become friends.

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new bae does the ‘Magumba Challenge’ in a viral video

People

5 months ago

Siya Kolisi’s alleged new bae, Rachel John, went viral after joining the Magumba Challenge with kids, leaving Mzansi buzzing with reactions and speculation.

South Africans React to A Clean Johannesburg after G20 Revamp

South Africa

5 months ago

The City of Johannesburg has cleaned up for the G20 Summit, leaving residents amazed and questioning why it took an event to spur city leaders into action

"Expectations were high": Gent shares sneak peek of products on shelves at Walmart before opening

People

5 months ago

A Joburg content creator got exclusive access to the new Walmart at Clearwater Mall before opening. SA was disappointed by the lack of American products.

Rachel Kolisi allegedly unfollows RG Snyman's wife, Saskia, after vibing with Siya's rumoured bae

Celebrities

5 months ago

Rachel Kolisi has allegedly unfollowed RG Snyman's wife, Saskia, on Instagram, after she was spotted vibing with Siya's new rumoured bae, Rachel John.

"This is not a march": Women for Change shares guidelines for G20 women's shutdown

People

5 months ago

Women For Change shared guidelines for the G20 Women's Shutdown on Friday, asking women to lie down in silence for 15 minutes at noon. SA had questions.

Teacher matches learners’ energy in viral classroom dance, delighting SA: "Killed it"

People

5 months ago

A joyful teacher’s spirited dance with her learners melts hearts in SA as their uplifting classroom routine goes viral, earning praise for her fun teaching style.

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