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.

9476 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"And they are very expensive": Cyril Ramaphosa raves about a woman's R600,000 handbag in viral video

People

10 months ago

Brother brings little sister hidden dirty pots at end of her dishwashing chore in video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Akon accused of defrauding investors of $6 billion, netizens react: "I knew it was a big scam"

Celebrities

10 months ago

SA dance team’s joyful reaction to their 2025 Dance World Cup win went viral and filled Mzansi with pride

People

10 months ago

"Look at the condition": Man accuses local retailer of selling him fake leather jacket

People

10 months ago

"This is gorgeous”: Young woman shows off her stunning new apartment in viral video, SA raves

People

10 months ago

Banyana Banyana's perfomance against Ghana in WAFCON criticized

Football

10 months ago

Banyana Banyana beat Ghana 2–0 in their WAFCON opener, but football pundit said the display lacked cohesion and urges tactical changes ahead of the Tanzania clash.

DJ Warras theorises why General Mkhwanazi held the explosive press briefing

Celebrities

10 months ago

DJ Warras explained why he believes KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held the explosive press briefing on Sunday, 6 July 2025.

Cheslin Kolbe spotted in Jozi with his children, shows off a R2.3 million luxury car

Rugby

10 months ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe spends quality family time with his children in Johannesburg while turning heads with a luxurious R2.3 million car.

"I will never throw them away": Woman repurposes Douwe Egberts containers into stylish storage jars

People

10 months ago

A woman showed how to repurpose Douwe Egberts coffee jars into stylish kitchen storage. Her creative recycling method impressed many who shared their ideas.

Activist Ntsiki Mazwai and netizens react to women hitting on Mkhwanazi: "He is so firm and loyal"

Celebrities

10 months ago

South African controversial activist and poet Ntsiki Mazwai was stunned by the number of women on social media who were hitting on General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

South African teen with 4.0 GPA in USA trapped by student debt unable to graduate

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video of a 19-year-old South African studying in the USA went viral. The teen with a 4.0 GPA and dreams of pro-basketball, but is trapped by student debt

"Look at God": Woman catches boyfriend cheating through smart TV feature, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman showcased how she caught her man cheating via the smart TV feature in a TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions among social media users.

Netflix SA announces the return of 'Fatal Seduction' season 2, fans can't wait: "I'm so happy"

TV Shows

10 months ago

South Africans are in for a treat as Netflix recently announced that the fan-favourite series, 'Fatal Seduction', will be returning in August 2025 for a 2nd season.

Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi showsed a softer side as he connected with young admirers

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed KZN SAPS Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warmly engaging with young fans, offering a rare and heartfelt glimpse of his human side.

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