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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SA woman showed how a robot delivered her food in a futuristic Chinese hotel and amazed Mzansi online

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Ntsiki Mazwai reacts as UKZN throws Mary De Haas under the bus after Ad Hoc Committee appearance

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Ntsiki Mazwai responds to UKZN's clarification of its relationship with Mary De Haas following her appearance before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Cindy Makhathini shares pic of herself as kid on her birthday, SA reacts: "You were always a baddie"

Celebrities

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South African popular socialite Cindy Makhathini recently celebrated her birthday and also shared a cute picture of her younger self on social media.

A woman’s funny visit to her late mom’s grave had Mzansi laughing and sharing the clip online

Family and Relationships

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A woman shared a funny moment while visiting her late mom’s grave, and her playful requests and humour drew big engagement as South Africans related to the clip.

Cyan Boujee danced with YouTuber Ghost Hlubi after that bodyshaming incident, SA impressed

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South African DJ Cyan Boujee danced with YouTuber Ghost Hlubi. This came after that bodyshaming incident, which left SA unimpressed and disappointed in Cyan.

Kirstenbosch concerts 2025/2026: Schedule, tickets, and lineup

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5 months ago

Kirstenbosch concerts will run from late November to early April. Which artists are set to perform this season, and how much are the tickets? Read on!

Financial market expert at Exness Africa launch in Cape Town discusses free way to start trading

People

5 months ago

Exness Africa opened its offices in Cape Town over three days of thrilling events. A financial market strategist with Exness Terrence Hove discussed trading 101.

Donald Trump claims South Africa has a policy of exterminating people, citizens question his obsession

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Donald Trump criticised South Africa once again, claiming that the country had 'policies of exterminating people', prompting South Africans to push back online.

Video: Sol Phenduka weighs in on SAPS vehicle delivering booze in Cosmo City

Celebrities

5 months ago

South African podcaster Sol Phenduka recently shared his thoughts on a video of a police van delivering alcohol in Cosmo City after it went viral online.

A US woman said South African bread tasted fresher and more natural in a viral TikTok clip

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A US woman said South African bread tasted fresher and more natural, sparking a viral TikTok debate as South Africans proudly weighed in on local food quality.

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