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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"It's not luxury, give her a break": Woman's Black Friday bulk buy haul divides South Africans

People

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“Do they work for the ANC?”: Man crashes out over R499 slow-cooked chicken pie from Woolies

People

7 months ago

Madison Alworth's parents and family life: Where the Fox reporter comes from

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Tebogo Thobejane pokes fun at ex-boyfriend Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's testimony

Celebrities

7 months ago

Sassa payment dates for December 2025: check your grant schedule

Services

7 months ago

Temu enables music lover to run free arts school for children and adults

People

7 months ago

Ad Hoc commitee: DA MP tears into Vusimuzi Matlala, calls him a crook

South Africa

7 months ago

DA MP questioned Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala during the Ad Hoc Committee, grilling him on his criminal past, gang connections, and ties to the judiciary

A small stokvel grocery haul surprised South Africans and sparked a big savings debate

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A modest stokvel grocery haul shared online sparked humour and debate as South Africans discussed expectations, savings culture and the reality of food costs in 2025

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi warns MPs as Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears before Ad Hoc Committee

Celebrities

7 months ago

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi reacts to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's testimony, warning MPs about serious criminal allegations and urging them to ask tough questions.

Erasmus reveals why Springboks may be forced to use mobi-unit coach against Wales

Rugby

7 months ago

South Africa rugby national team head coach Rassie Erasmus explains the circumstances that could see the Springboks deploy their mobi-unit coach against Wales

Woman calmly handles giant snake as it wraps around her body, leaves Mzansi stunned

People

7 months ago

A SA woman shocked social media users after calmly handling her massive pet snake, leaving viewers amazed by the reptile’s size and her fearless interaction.

Rugby star handed suspensions for Springboks red card, SA reacts

Rugby

7 months ago

Ireland’s James Ryan has been handed a suspension after receiving a red card in the high-intensity clash against the Springboks in Dublin last weekend.

Sizwe Dhlomo blasts Gareth Cliff and Kallie Kriel after Trump's 2026 G20 Summit announcement

Celebrities

7 months ago

Sizwe Dhlomo hits back at Gareth Cliff and Kallie Kriel after Trump’s decision to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit, sparking online debate.

Fans react to Kabza De Small's age on his birthday: "They call such a young fella grootman"

Celebrities

7 months ago

South African popular Amapiano star Kabza De Small recently celebrated his birthday as he turned 33 on Thursday, 27 November 2025. Fans were stunned by his age.

Wynberg Girls lose it as teachers steal the show with surprise dance performance in video

People

7 months ago

Wynberg Girls' teachers wowed pupils with a surprise dance performance, sending learners into joyful screams and making the wholesome moment go viral across Mzansi.

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