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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SAPS traces Brown Mogotsi after alleged assassination attempt, obtains statement from businessman

South Africa

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Ntsiki Mazwai fires shots at Mbuyiseni Ndlozi: "He is someone who takes orders"

Celebrities

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Infusion On Long Cape Town pricing guide and full menu (2025)

Services

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Koi Menlyn Maine menu: discover dishes and current prices

Services

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Boity Thulo stuns fans with lovely new pictures: "What a gorgeous babe"

Celebrities

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Handré Pollard Steps Aside as Springboks’ Young Guns Take Centre Stage

Rugby

11 months ago

Handré Pollard's role in the Springboks evolves as young talents like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Manie Libbok step up, driving the team's new attacking style.

SA safety officer’s R34k salary breakdown sparks debate online: "Return that car, bro"

People

11 months ago

A Mzansi safety officer’s viral R34k salary breakdown left peeps shocked as it revealed how quickly expenses eat away income, sparking debate on SA’s cost of living.

Woman's massive age gap with boyfriend in TikTok post leaves South Africa divided

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok post of a woman's massive age gap with her boyfriend left tongues wagging. South Africans were split over photos of the unexpected couple.

The Sushiary menu with current prices in Cape Town (2025)

Services

11 months ago

The Sushiary menu is built around three core offerings: prawns, salmon, and tuna crunch. Its offerings make it one of the city’s most recognisable dining spots.

"You looked amazing": Becoming Mrs Choi, visuals of couple's stunning wedding celebrations go viral

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Stunning visuals of a couple's luxury wedding celebrations went viral. The intercultural wedding blended cultures beautifully and left Mzansi impressed.

Brown Mogotsi's vehicle deemed unroadworthy, South Africans say: "He won't drive a car like this"

South Africa

11 months ago

South Africans are not surprised that the vehicle Brown Mogotsi was driving when he survived an alleged shooting in Vosloorus was deemed to be unroadworthy.

A calculative woman raced through a trolley dash and went straight for bulk rice and chicken, amusing Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman’s quick-thinking trolley dash for rice and chicken has Mzansi laughing, highlighting the importance of grocery essentials in a fun, relatable way.

AKA's dad hails General Mkhwanazi's strategy in breakthrough murder suspects

Celebrities

11 months ago

Tony Forbes, father of AKA, praises Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi for his role in the murder investigation and confirms the arrest strategy behind the case.

"Such a steal": Cape Town woman shows up to 80% off international athleisure brand items

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town woman revealed discounts at an Adidas outlet, with up to 80% off on athleisure gear. Online users joked that she shouldn't have plugged people.

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