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.

9969 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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South African Sports Fans Moved by Charlize Theron’s Mandela Inspired Speech at Winter Olympics 2026

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"I would love to be at a practice": Cape Town school's flash performance amazes South Africans

People

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"I was heartbroken": Rachel John leaves Cape Town, answers question about Siya Kolisi

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"Allow your mixture to trek": Mbali Nhlapo shares cockroach removal hack

People

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“Absolutely beautiful”: Guinness Six Nations ad leaves rugby fans in tears

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Fans stunned as MacG discloses why Pearl Modiadie left Metro FM: "This is a sick industry"

Celebrities

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“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

People

5 months ago

South Africans were moved after the body of David Sejobe arrived at Multichoice for a final farewell, where colleagues gathered in song, tears and honour

"My favourite colour combination": Woman flexing kitchen's modern interior decor wows South Africans

People

5 months ago

A local woman impressed the public with her modern kitchen design that used three colours, inspiring social media users to dream of similar spaces.

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Slee Ndlovu fires back after being called out by Nonku Williams' boyfriend Lungani Rammaledi

Celebrities

5 months ago

Former reality TV star Slee Ndlovu was dragged into the love triangle scandal involving Nonku Williams and her boyfriend, and she finally broke her silence.

Top PSL star sought by Gauteng Police over rape allegation

Football

5 months ago

Gauteng police investigate a serious rape allegation involving a prominent PSL footballer in Tshwane. Suspect remains at large as inquiries continue.

Former 'Isibaya' star Thalitha Ndima joins 'Skeem Saam', SA reacts: "Make it make sense"

TV Shows

5 months ago

Former 'Generations' and 'Isibaya' actress Thalitha Ndima has secured a role on SABC1's popular educational soapie 'Skeem Saam' as Babalwa Jaceni.

"Humanity exists": Mourners gather at David Sejobe's home in Venda to honour the security guard

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

South Africans travelled to Venda to comfort the family of the late David Sejobe, with emotional scenes captured in a TikTok video that moved the nation

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'BBMzansi': Former housemate Dene Jones shares what she believes led to her eviction

TV Shows

5 months ago

Former 'Big Brother Mzansi' housemate Dene Jones opened up about her experience on the show and the factors she believes led to her sudden eviction.

"What an honour": Young doctor fangirls over Cyril Ramaphosa during brief encounter

People

5 months ago

A young doctor fangirled over meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa, sharing her excitement and admirable confidence with South Africans on social media.

Springbok legend Duane Vermeulen’s Free State café journey

Rugby

5 months ago

Discover Duane Vermeulen's post-rugby journey as he builds De SluisHuis Padstal, a community hub in Deneysville, blending hospitality with local enterprise.

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