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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"Taking notes": Gauteng activist Pieter Kriel makes waves at Black Business Summit in China

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Located in Limpopo, Lephalale TVET College empowers learners with skills for employability and entrepreneurship. What courses are offered at the school?

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi announces the release date and title of his debut single, 'Amagwijo'. Fans react as the radio host and former politician enters music.

Cody Ko's net worth: how rich is the YouTuber and Tiny Meat Gang star?

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Cody Ko's net worth, estimated at $3.5M, is from his career as a social media personality and entrepreneur. His earnings mainly come from YouTube and merch sales.

Who was Michael Waltz's first wife? All about his love life and family

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Michael Waltz's first wife was Kellie Ann Breedlove. After their separation, he found love again in a fellow Army veteran. Who is Mike's current spouse?

RIP: Eastern Cape DJ Volo Da Saint passes away in Durban car crash

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Eastern Cape DJ Volo Da Saint, also known as Nkokheli Twabu, tragically passed away in a car crash near Durban's King Shaka Airport on 16 November 2025.

"Great job": Man’s slow yet impressive trolley dash leaves Mzansi raving

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A calm man’s slow yet strategic trolley dash wowed Mzansi as he filled his cart to the brim, earning praise online and being fondly dubbed a standout "present dad."

"Who organised this?": Gent speaks about unknown second plane carrying Palestinians refugees to SA

People

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A man broke down the mystery of two planes carrying over 300 Palestinians to SA in three weeks, with many questions unanswered about who organised the flights.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s birthday marred by calls for him to resign, ANC vows he will complete his term

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Citizens protested on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s birthday, calling for his resignation due to ongoing corruption, but the ANC vowed that he would complete his term.

Learners’ viral 'Magumba' dance in school uniform has Mzansi hyped by their unity

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Two South African schoolboys’ viral TikTok 'Magumba' dance in uniform sparks joy and unity as Mzansi celebrates their friendship, rhythm and giant shoes.

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