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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Gaansbaai community, EFF Student Command march in support of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

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SA reacts as Dawn Thandeka King bags a role in BET's new series: "I hope they get paid"

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20 years of Dundee July: All eyes are on the highly anticipated Durban horse racing event

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“This is crazy”: Canadian woman stunned by 10 speeding fines from city of Johannesburg, SA reacts

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Actress Nokuthula Mavuso pays tribute to former 'Rhythm City' star Mpho Molepo: "A brother for life"

Celebrities

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Trevor Gumbi responds to assault allegations: “This is a serious accusation”

Celebrities

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Popular stand-up comedian and actor Trevor Gumbi responded to assault allegations following a report he punched his two neighbours; a mother and her daughter.

Woman Bids Sister Emotional Farewell at Airport as She Starts New Job at Sea

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An emotional TikTok video showed a woman saying goodbye to her sister at the airport before she left for a job at sea, capturing the pain of separation.

“It’s too much, aunty”: South African homeowner calls out domestic worker over big plate of food

People

10 months ago

A South African homeowner called out her domestic worker over a big plate of food in a video. The clip went viral, sparking mixed reactions among Mzansi netizens.

Housekeeper removes lint on clothes with R5 solution in TikTok video

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video by housekeeper Mbali Nhlapo on how to remove lint was a hit. She demonstrated the best way to make woollen clothes look like new again.

Fikile Mbalula says ANC won't protect ministers guilty of wrongdoing anymore, SA doesn't believe him

South Africa

10 months ago

Fikile Mbalula stated that the ANC would no longer protect ministers accused of wrongdoing, leaving South Africans questioning if he had admitted to doing it before.

South African mom shares video of son singing heartfelt love song, Mzansi reacts: "They dumped him"

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A South African mom shared a TikTok video of her son singing a sad love song. She expressed her concerns, and the footage went viral, sparking mixed reactions.

"Where did we go wrong?": Johannesburg woman compares grocery haul for R1000 in 2010 vs 2025

People

10 months ago

A woman's emotional video comparing what R1000 bought in 2010 versus today has South Africans sharing their own struggles with rising food costs and inflation.

Durban July 2025 recap: A look at 3 celebs who dressed according to the theme

Celebrities

10 months ago

Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 had many netizens rating their best-dressed stars at the event. Briefly News also compiled a list of those who followed the theme.

Old clip of Xolani Khumalo exposing police corruption trends after General Mkhwanazi's bombshell

Celebrities

10 months ago

An old video of 'Sizok'thola' presenter Xolani Khumalo exposing the level of corruption in the South African Police Service (SAPS) has resurfaced.

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