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.

10685 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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A Johannesburg woman shared a video showing her stokvel saved R4.5 million from January to November, leaving South Africans impressed and asking how to join.

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Celebrities

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IShowSpeed caused a stir in Zimbabwe after snubbing Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025, Lyshanda Moyas, during his livestream, igniting mixed social media reactions.

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Eben Etzebeth, the Springboks legend, announces a major brand deal with Thule, balancing family and coaching while navigating his controversial ban.

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IShowSpeed was flabbergasted when he met his Zimbabwean doppelgänger, Superstar Jani, leading to a hilarious interaction that entertained social media users.

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Women Empowerment

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South African creator Tsontso Zandile Ndlovu shared her $6,000 Facebook bonus, inspiring others to see content creation as a serious income path.

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Celebrities

9 months ago

Sizwe Dhlomo makes serious allegations about Vusi Thembekwayo's personal life amid social media speculation, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi.

Three Springbok veterans set for emotional farewell in 2026

Rugby

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The Springboks face a pivotal 2026 season with veteran farewells and a focus on youth, as they gear up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and robust Test schedule.

Penuel Mlotshwa weighs in on the Sizwe Dhlomo and Vusi Thembekwayo beef

Celebrities

9 months ago

South African podcaster Penuel Mlotshwa revisits the feud between Sizwe Dhlomo and Vusi Thembekwayo, exploring obsession, critique, and social media reactions.

Gareth Cliff warns parents after Naledi Pandor named Nelson Mandela University Chancellor

Celebrities

9 months ago

Gareth Cliff criticises Naledi Pandor's appointment as Chancellor of Nelson Mandela University while announcing the return of 'The Gareth Cliff Show'.

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