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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Tragedy on N1: Motorist fatally injured by brick thrown from overpass in Gauteng

South Africa

9 months ago

9 killed in horrific Eastern Cape head-on collision involving taxi

South Africa

9 months ago

South Africans roast Afrikaner 'refugee' who wants to return to South Africa

South Africa

9 months ago

Alleged ex-girlfriend of phone snatcher accuses him of faking his nationality

South Africa

9 months ago

Former Australian cricket star Damien Martyn battles meningitis in an induced coma

Sports

9 months ago

Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku shows off mansion on Christmas Day, SA impressed

Celebrities

9 months ago

Inside Handré Pollard’s luxurious life: Cars, homes, and rugby success

Rugby

9 months ago

Discover how Handré Pollard's journey with the Springboks shifts as young stars emerge, reflecting on his luxury lifestyle and lucrative rugby career amid changes.

Mpumalanga woman faces court for alleged murder of her brother-in-law

South Africa

9 months ago

A 29-year-old Mpumalanga woman, Melissa Vice, is accused of murdering her brother-in-law, Willie Visser, found dead in the bushes on 16 December 2025.

"Like, what?": French woman falls in love with SA kindness after Cape Town Starbucks visit

People

9 months ago

A French woman visiting Cape Town shared how a stranger paid for her water at Starbucks and welcomed her to South Africa. Mzansi explained the Ubuntu culture.

Siya Kolisi reportedly returns to South Africa for rumoured girlfriend Rachel John's 25th birthday

Celebrities

9 months ago

It is alleged that Siya Kolisi's new partner, Rachel John, will be celebrating her birthday in SA. Kolisi returned to the country for the celebrations.

Cape Town widow demands justice after cyclist Idries Sheriff killed in fatal crash

Sports

9 months ago

Cyclist Idries Sheriff, tragically killed in a Camps Bay collision, sparked outrage and calls for justice over road safety concerns in Cape Town.

A South African man amused Mzansi after joking about initiation school secrets in a viral TikTok skit

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A man amused South Africans online after sharing a viral TikTok skit joking about initiation school secrets, blending humour with cultural references.

Couple matches outfits and dances together in cute video

People

9 months ago

Watch as a joyful couple steals the spotlight on the dance floor in matching outfits, capturing hearts with their chemistry and moves, leaving viewers gushing.

Limpopo woman with Temu voucher worth thousands creates reading garden for rural literacy club

People

9 months ago

Kwena Ramasinya started a reading club, which she has made better with some Temu finds. She used a Temu voucher worth thousands to create a reading garden for kids.

"Hope you get justice": Aggressive taxi driver smashes man's car window in road rage, SA angered

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok video showcased a Cape Town family's terror as a taxi driver smashed their car window in a road rage attack witnessed by their six-month-old baby.

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