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.

9399 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Juggling exam stress: How parents can be the support system their kids need

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"The encouragement I needed": Mzansi reacts to the elderly bride's viral wedding day

Family and Relationships

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Landlady of 2 Tshwane cousins who were killed speaks up after suspect arrested

South Africa

6 months ago

Mopani TVET College: detailed guide on courses, application, and campuses

Education

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Who is Christopher Briney's dad? Facts about the TSITP star's family

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June Baranco and Bryant Gumbel: Unpacking their tumultuous 28-year marriage

Celebrity biographies

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What is Nastya's net worth? Her toys, merch, and YouTube empire

Celebrity biographies

6 months ago

Nastya’s net worth, estimated at $100M, is a testament to her massive online following and savvy family management, from a curious child to a YouTube sensation.

"You are your mother's daughter": Mama Connie Chiume's lookalike stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A video of mama Connie Chiume's daughter using a filter that made her look exactly like the late actress went viral, confusing and touching many viewers.

"Your boss is lucky to have you": Laiza shares a viral washing machine cleaning hack, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

A domestic worker’s video demonstrating how to deep-clean a front-loader washing machine using lemons, bicarbonate of soda, and tin foil was appreciated by viewers.

Springboks face new setback as Damian Willemse suffers worrying injury blow

Rugby

6 months ago

Springbok star Damian Willemse has suffered a hamstring injury for the Stormers, leaving Rassie Erasmus facing a fullback crisis ahead of the end-of-year tour.

Tyla's viral pictures ignite Illuminati allegations: "She's one of them now"

Celebrities

6 months ago

South African singer Tyla faced backlash on social media for her latest pictures promoting her song, with online users believing she had joined the Illuminati.

SAPS arrests suspect for allegedly murdering Mamelodi cousins

South Africa

6 months ago

The South African Police Service arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of two women from Mamelodi East, Tshwane, who were gunned down on 26 October 2025.

Rachel Kolisi reflects on "betrayal trauma" one year after Siya Kolisi divorce

Celebrities

6 months ago

Rachel Kolisi posted a cryptic video on her social media page, detailing the trauma and effects of betrayal. It comes a year after her divorce from Siya Kolisi.

Durban ranked the worst port in the world, city kicks in recovery plan

South Africa

6 months ago

Transnet injected almost R1 billion into the revival of Durban Port. This was after the port was ranked as the worst in the world by the World Bank this year.

3 Killed in horrific helicopter accident in the Northern Cape

South Africa

6 months ago

Three people, including the pilot, were killed when an Alouette helicopter on its way to Olifantshoek crashed in the Danielskruil area in the Northern Cape.

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