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.

9974 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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NSFAS overhauls accommodation support, cuts out middleman for 2026 students

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NSFAS introduces a new accommodation system for 2026, paying providers directly, amid backlash over previous student funding issues and access complications.

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South Africa

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South African drivers over 70 face no extra licence requirements, confirms the Department of Transport. Only the standard eye test is needed for renewals.

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South African reality TV star Thobile Khumalo recenetly made headlines after she was asked if she still loves her husband, Musa Mseleku, who is a polygamist.

Body part belonging to one of the Pennington Beach victims found

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Tragedy strikes Pennington Beach as authorities recover a young man's body part days after festive season drownings, leaving families shattered in KwaZulu-Natal.

Joost van der Westhuizen's widow Amor Vittone shares photos with her new man

Celebrities

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Amor Vittone, the widow of Joost van der Westhuizen, introduces her new boyfriend Marius van Biljon, receiving warm support from fans on social media.

Body airlifted after base jumper dies in accident on iconic Table Mountain

South Africa

6 months ago

A tragic base jumping accident on Table Mountain resulted in the death of an unidentified male jumper, airlifted by emergency services on 5 January 2026.

Joost van der Westhuizen’s son Jordan Watches SA20 Cricket with mom Amor Vittone

Rugby

6 months ago

Jordan van der Westhuizen shared a memorable day at SA20 Supersport Park with his mother, Amor Vittone, as fans celebrate their family bonding moments.

Mzansi reacted as a video of initiates returning from koma brought the cultural tradition online

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A TikTok video showing initiates returning from koma offered a rare glimpse into South African tradition, sparking debate on culture and identity.

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