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.

9919 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Will forever be grateful": Zimbabwean man thanks SA for education and sheltering him, SA moved

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A moving TikTok video by @skulanation2 shows a Zimbabwean man thanking South Africa for shelter and schools as the June 30 protest deadline nears.

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A 35-year-old woman is in critical condition after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach. Authorities have closed nearby beaches and launched investigations.

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The Bafana Bafana vs Mexico broadcast gave Tyla three seconds on TV. Fans clashed online after she went live on Instagram to show her full outfit to viewers

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"They don't listen": KwaMashu learner dies following energy drink purchase from local shop

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13-year-old Mpilo Siyamthanda Shezi from KwaMashu died after allegedly consuming two Reboost energy drinks in one day, with police opening an inquest.

Millions of South African motorists to fall under expanded AARTO system from July

Family and Relationships

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South Africa's AARTO system expands to 62 more municipalities on 1 July 2026, bringing millions of motorists under new traffic enforcement rules.

"President of Africa”: Malawian man endorses Julius Malema in viral video

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A viral video from Durban features a Malawian praising Julius Malema as a potential "President of Africa," stirring debate on social media about unity and leadership

Comrades Marathon winner George Kusche laughs off soiling himself: ‘It wasn’t nice’

Sports

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Comrades Marathon winner George Kusche laughed off soiling himself during his record-breaking victory, saying the experience "wasn't nice" after stomach problems

"Not bad": SA expats break down life in Mauritius in video, leaves Mzansi talking

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Discover the monthly costs of expat life in Mauritius as a South African couple reveals their budget breakdown, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi followers.

'The Polygamist' reopens old wounds as fans compare Jonasi to Nozipho Ntshangase’s ex-husband

Celebrities

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Social media revisited Nozipho Ntshangase's marriage and the scandals surrounding it following the immense popularity of Netflix's hit series, 'The Polygamist.'

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