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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Steve Carell's father and family: from Italian-American heritage to Hollywood

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Stormers stay unbeaten but win marred by injury to Springboks star

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Is Young Thug still Mariah the Scientist’s boyfriend? The latest relationship update

Celebrity biographies

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SA reacts to an old video of DJ Black Coffee sharing his plans after divorcing Enhle Mbali

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DJ Black Coffee posts girlfriend and mom after Enhle Mbali's divorce announcement

Celebrities

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“That’s a lot of money”: SA wowed after seeing Mzansi millionaire’s monthly payslip of over half a million

People

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South Africans were amazed to see a millionaire's payslip and her monthly salary after she shared it online. The wealthy woman was also shocked by the money.

“Arrest the president”: SA loses trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after he was spotted with Hangwani Maumela

People

7 months ago

South Africans lost trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after he was caught lying about not knowing his alleged tycoon nephew Hangwani Maumela in 2022.

Elon Musk responds to Trevor Noah's jokes about Charlie Kirk’s death

Celebrities

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South African-born comedian Trevor Noah recently received criticism from Elon Musk on social media for his comments about Charlie Kirk's recent passing.

Mama Joy reveals she was sent by Ramaphosa to 2019 World Cup with Nathi Mthethwa

Football

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Mama Joy Chauke revealed she was sent by President Ramaphosa to travel with the late Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

11-Year-old boy's accidental shooting leaves farm worker dead in Thabazimbi

South Africa

7 months ago

An 11-year-old boy killed a farm worker on 11 October 2025 in Thabazimbi after discharging a firearm. His father is facing charges for negligent firearm handling.

Police officer and ex-sergeant killed in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa

7 months ago

A former sergeant and a police officer were killed in a shooting outside an SUV in Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal. The Hawks are now leading the investigation.

“What’s going on in KZN?”: SA stunned by Gogo flying on broom in broad daylight in viral AI-generated video

People

7 months ago

South Africans were amazed to see a granny from KwaZulu-Natal flying on a broom in the village. The AI-generated video garnered over seven million views on TikTok.

Family first: How Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu became a Springbok star

Rugby

7 months ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s father, Nick, mother and grandfather shaped the Springbok star, combining heritage, guidance and resilience in his rise.

Woman's South African ID shows she's named after English pronoun in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman's South African ID proving that she was named after a pronoun went viral. Online users were full of jokes about the lady's unique name.

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