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.

9468 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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A Man in Full season 2: Is there hope for another season?

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Black Coffee's bae impresses South Africans after speaking a local language in viral video

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“She literally birthed her own mirrors”: 5 Siblings’ identical looks to their mom spark reactions

Family and Relationships

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Gwede Mantashe appointed acting Police Minister, SA amused by President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision

South Africa

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The Gumba Challenge got an international twist when a Pakistani shop owner danced along

People

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Sizwe Mdlalose mocks Minnie Ntuli in a hilarious TikTok video following Londie London altercation

Celebrities

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"This won't end well": Pet lion grabs man as he runs around room in hilarious video

People

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A video shows a man running in terror as a chained pet lion playfully chases him around a room. The footage has sparked serious concerns about wild animals.

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

People

10 months ago

A South African woman shared her hack for revamping her glued wig while it was still on her head. The TikTok video went viral, sparking admiration and reactions.

Emma Chamberlain's net worth: how rich is the YouTube star today?

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Emma Chamberlain's net worth, estimated at $30 million, stems from content creation, modelling, brand endorsement deals, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Tebogo Thobejane gushes over General Mkhwanazi: "I don’t know you personally, but I see your heart"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Tebogo Thobejane praises KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after his explosive press briefing on Sunday, 6 July 2025.

Who is Darren Barnet's girlfriend now? All about his love life

Celebrity biographies

10 months ago

Darren Barnet's girlfriend is not publicly known. However, the actor was previously linked with high-profile women like Mikaela Hoover and Ali Rose.

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An American couple relocated to South Africa and shared how they live on a R56K monthly budget. They showcased their dream home, and the TikTok video went viral.

"Unjustly denied": 29-year-old South African begs for help after Home Affairs refuses ID application

People

10 months ago

A 29-year-old South African adopted at birth and raised in Ireland is struggling to get his first-time ID card after returning to find his biological family.

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

People

10 months ago

A mother, Tiffany Meek, was charged with murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, who died from blunt force trauma. Investigation revealed disturbing details.

Limpopo musician Sho Madjozi is pregnant, picture from baby shower leaks online

Celebrities

10 months ago

Popular South African musician Sho Madjozi is pregnant. The Limpopo-born musician, real name Maya Wegerif, held a baby shower ahead of the birth of her child.

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