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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"We're not giving up": Couple transforms their backyard into Bali in Benoni tropical paradise

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Julius Malema hits back at Gary Player over his views on South Africa’s BEE laws

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A man splurged on luxe Gucci items at Oceans Mall in Durban and sparked lively debates about wealth and luxury

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Family and Relationships

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Talladega Grill menu in Cape Town with current prices (2025)

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"Give him his degree": Zuluboy's cute English lesson for mom goes viral, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

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A video of four-year-old Zuluboy giving his mother strict English pronunciation lessons, including how to roll her tongue for ‘dollar’ and other words, went viral.

South Africans go wild over woman's 1-minute R3000 trolley dash at Mall of Thembisa

People

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Mzansi people were entertained as a woman sprinted through her one-minute R3K “Spring trolley dash,” grabbing essentials in a thrilling and funny viral video.

The story of Leah Lewis: from adoption to The Half of It’s Ellie

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Leah Lewis is an American actress born in Shanghai, China, who captured hearts worldwide with roles in Netflix's The Half of It and The CW's Nancy Drew.

Kelly Khumalo's sister responds to Jub Jub's claims of being denied access to his son

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Zandile Khumalo-Gumede responds to claims by Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye that her sister, Kelly Khumalo, has repeatedly denied him access to their son, Christian.

Grade 12 pupil showcases the beginning of his high school days vs. the last, SA can relate: “Real”

People

11 months ago

A Grade 12 learner left Mzansi amused with a hilarious TikTok video showing how excitement at the start of matric turned into pure exhaustion by year’s end.

A woman shared a video of a strange creature crawling on her wall, and left netizens both scared and laughing

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman shocked South Africans after sharing a TikTok video of a strange creature crawling on her wall, sparking fear, laughter, and wild guesses online.

Zozi Tunzi praised for her performance on 'Bad Influencer': "She definitely did better than Cindy"

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African model and former Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi recently had many netizens impressed with her acting skills on Netflix's new drama series, 'Bad Influencer.'

Gareth Cliff reacts to AfriForum CEO claims about 44 Afrikaners' open letter to Trump

Celebrities

11 months ago

Gareth Cliff reacts to AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel's claims about an open lette rejecting Trump's decision to prioritise Afrikaners for refugee status.

"Great news": Joburg energy expert breaks down electricity consumption of a PS4

People

11 months ago

A Joburg energy expert breaks down the electricity consumption of a PS4, showing it costs only 40 cents per hour to run, and combined with a TV, it's R1 per hour.

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