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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RIP: 'Egoli' actor Phillip C. Henn's cause of death confirmed

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TK Nciza's ex-fiancée Lebo Phasha's new man spoils her with G-Wagon, SA reacts

Celebrities

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“Strength of a woman”: Impressive trolley dash by suspected mom wins hearts in Mzansi, shares video

People

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Johannesburg woman's before-and-after of R350 Small Street face beat in TikTok video stuns South Africa

People

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uMkhonto weSizwe Party suspends John Hlophe over Colleen Makhubele decision, South Africans discuss

Politics

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Newlyweds rescued on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africans react

People

11 months ago

'Gagasi FM' host Minnie Ntuli opens up about secret pregnancy: “People didn’t know"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Radio and TV personality Minnie Ntuli opened up about being pregnant during the shooting of 'The Real Housewives of Durban' and hiding it while being roasted online.

Rugby player appears in Court after alleged assault at Cape Town gathering

Rugby

11 months ago

Rugby player Bronson Mills faces legal action after an alleged assault incident at a private gathering in Cape Town. The case is under investigation.

Woman plugs South Africa with Lululemon activewear find at mall in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a Port Elizabeth woman showed South Africa that she found Lululemon activewear. Online users were delighted by the lady's activewear plug.

US President Donald Trump claims South Africa should lose G20 spot, sparks mixed reactions online

11 months ago

Donald Trump has again criticised South Africa, saying that the country should not be a member of the G20 anymore, sparking mixed reactions online.

Rugby legend dies following cardiac arrest, fans mourn

Rugby

11 months ago

Rugby legend John Farragher has sadly passed away at the age of 68 after suffering a cardiac arrest. The ex-player, is known for his contribution to the sport.

Mome Mahlangu allays health concerns after viral photo: "That’s just natural"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Reality TV star Mome Mahlangu responds to weight loss rumours sparked by a viral photo and denies using Ozempic, sharing her health journey and new clothing line.

American ships biltong to appease South Africans, and his hilarious reaction leaves Mzansi talking

People

11 months ago

An American man’s hilarious TikTok tasting real South African biltong and droëwors shipped from Florida has Mzansi laughing and debating what counts as authentic.

Vodacom reaches settlement deal with Please-call-me founder Nkosana Makate

South Africa

11 months ago

Telecommunications giant Vodacom and Please-Call-Me founder Nkosana Makate reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement for his invention after years of battling.

"This is absolutely sick": Mom's rant about 2026 school fees hits home, SA vents

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A mother’s TikTok video detailing her struggle to pay school fees by December for a discount sparked a major debate in SA about affordability and side hustles.

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