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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Fans react to Shebeshxt's awkward moment with a female fan: "He wanted to grab her neck"

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"Ridiculous": Matric learner’s viral dance entrance with heavy security sparks reactions

People

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SA reacts to Lekompo star's final moments at groove hours before he was found dead: "The way he was so happy"

Celebrities

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Woman’s epic trolley dash at Alex Mall: Mzansi reacts to cooking essentials haul

People

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Are Teyana Taylor's parents rich? Meet Nikki Taylor and Tito Smith

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Stacey Dash's parents: a look at her family background and early life struggles

Celebrity biographies

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"What a grand entrance": Groomsmen make a unique entrance for a wedding that left Mzansi reeling

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Groomsmen made a unique entrance at a Gauteng wedding by handing out bottles of beer to guests, and the fun moment went viral with over a million views.

A maths teacher analysed the 2025 NSC Maths Paper 1 in a viral TikTok video that had Mzansi talking

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A maths teacher shared her honest reaction to the 2025 NSC Maths Paper 1, giving a detailed breakdown that sparked debate about whether the paper was fair or not.

Matric 2025: Grade 12 learners' hilarious reactions to maths paper 1 go viral in video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of Grade 12 learners reacting to a tough Maths Paper 1 has gone viral. Their humour and frustration left Mzansi amused and empathetic.

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Jub Jub calls out Kelly Khumalo, begs for access to their son: "Stop saying I'm a deadbeat dad"

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African TV presenter Jub Jub has called out Kelly Khumalo in a series of Instagram videos. He begged her to give him access to their son, Christian Khumalo.

Tebogo Thobejane slams men for being afraid to date her after surviving hit: "Men are not brave"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Tebogo Thobejane calls out South African men for fearing dating her after surviving a hit allegedly ordered by her ex-boyfriend, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.

Gauteng leads in home loan approvals as economists hint at interest rate cut

Opinion

11 months ago

Economists have hinted at an interest rate cut before year-end. With recent shifts in lending rates, more South Africans are securing bonds, especially in Gauteng.

Chymamusique discusses his brain surgery: "I won't be able to talk in person"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Fan-favourite artist Chymamusique reveals that he recently underwent an emergency brain surgery following his tragic car accident in August 2025.

Kolisi credits dominant Boks forwards for Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s standout performance vs Japan

Rugby

11 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi praised forwards for laying the foundation that allowed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to shine in their dominant win over Japan.

Rassie Erasmus outlines Springboks’ expectations for France clash following Japan thrashing

Rugby

11 months ago

Rassie Erasmus has shared insights on what the Springboks should expect when they face France, following their dominant 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium.

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