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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Tragic 2025: Junior King dies, Big Zulu & Shebeshxt survive as car accidents haunt Mzansi celebs

Celebrities

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"Jealous Trump": SA cracks jokes over more dance footage of vibey Afrikaner gents in Mzansi

People

7 months ago

Junior King's wife, Reece Lane, breaks her silence following his sudden death

Celebrities

7 months ago

"Mzansi music to the world": Zulu men turn an American club into a Maskandi venue, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Regis Philbin's net worth: what really happened to his multimillion estate?

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Remembering Isabelle "Izzy" Tate: What happened to the 9-1-1: Nashville star at 23?

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

"My adrenaline took over": KwaZulu-Natal security officer saves 6-year-old from drowning

People

7 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal security officer Ntokozo Sambo saved a six-year-old boy from drowning, displaying remarkable bravery. His heroic rescue received online praise.

Inside Junior King's last TikTok post about his wife and kid

Celebrities

7 months ago

Talented rapper and dancer, Junior King, born Dugulth Ferreira, who passed away on Thursday, 11 December 2025, loved his wife and children dearly.

Was Gavin Newsom related to Dianne Feinstein? He calls her a "lifelong mentor"

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Politician Gavin Newsom often referred to the late Dianne Feinstein as her great friend and role model. Was Gavin Newsom related to Dianne Feinstein?

Junior King's family breaks their silence on his death and gives an update on his children

Celebrities

7 months ago

The family of rapper Dugulth Ferreira, aka Junior King, who passed away on Thursday, 11 December 2025, in the Free State province, has broken their silence.

Nikkie Erasmus and Hugo Venter Melt Hearts With Stunning Cape Town Moment

Rugby

7 months ago

Nikkie Erasmus and Hugo Venter's love story blossoms online as they celebrate four years together, showcasing their deep connection and shared rugby legacy

"Bring him home": Eric Filmalter's sister makes plea after his tragic fatal accident in US, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTok video shows Eric Filmalter's family nearing their R300K goal to repatriate his body from the USA, emphasising their need to give him a dignified farewell.

"Spirit of a hustling woman": Content creator is praised for allegedly buying a lodge, SA celebrates

People

7 months ago

A viral Facebook post alleged that content creator Makhi Thee Swappa Queen bought a spacious lodge, adding to her list of achievements funded by Facebook earnings.

RIP: Gqeberha rapper Junior King dies in a tragic car accident, SA pays tribute

Celebrities

7 months ago

Rapper Junior King died in a head-on collision between a light truck and a sedan on the N1 near Verkeerdevlei in the Free State on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Meet Libby Offutt: Thaddeus Moss mom and Randy Moss's ex-partner

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Libby Offutt, whose full name is Elizabeth Ann Offutt, rose to fame as Thaddeus Moss's mother & Randy Moss's ex-partner. Libby and Randy have five children together.

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