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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Leon Schuster discusses his personal battle with depression and loneliness: "One should be busy"

Celebrities

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Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi responds to Fadiel Adams: "Bring it on"

South Africa

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People

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Madlanga Commission: Former Commissioner Riah Phiyega responds to Cat Matlala link allegations

South Africa

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The former South African Police Service National Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, has responded to allegations that Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala was at her house.

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Rugby

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Trevor Nyakane shares beautiful family photos on Instagram, delighting fans and earning love from Rachel Kolisi and followers across South Africa.

"Girl, you ate": Cape Flats Grade 12 learner's matric dance and super car worth R17M stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

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A Grade 12 learner’s TikTok video showcasing her red Lamborghini Aventador, valued at over R17 million, sparked praise for her parents and compliments online.

SAPS shuts down section of Marlboro after taxi boss allegedly shot and killed

South Africa

11 months ago

The South African Police Service shut down an area of Marlboro in Johannesburg after a taxi boss was gunned down, and the shooting caused an accident.

Mamelodi East shooting survivor says God saved him

South Africa

11 months ago

Desmond Senoga, who survived a brutal shooting in which cousins Tshiamo Moramaga and Baleseng Moramaga were killed in Mamelodi, spoke about his experience.

Tony Bennett's first wife, Patricia Beech, and her tumultuous marriage

Celebrity biographies

11 months ago

Patricia Beech was Tony Bennett's first wife. They married in 1952, split in 1965 and finalised their divorce in 1971. What was the reason behind their separation?

8 killed in horrific Van Reenen's Pass accident on N3

South Africa

11 months ago

Eight people were killed when a truck and a taxi collided with each other on Van Reenen's Pass on the N3 on 30 October 2025. Others were injured in the accident.

Border rugby star Sive Tshaka fatally stabbed in Keiskammahoek

Rugby

11 months ago

Veteran Border rugby player Sive Tshaka, 34, was fatally stabbed in Keiskammahoek. Family, club and fans mourn the tragic loss of the respected athlete.

Miss SA runner-up Luyanda Zuma receives mixed reviews for reposting comments about being robbed

Celebrities

11 months ago

Popular beauty queen and actress Luyanda Zuma puzzled South Africans this week when she reposted comments about being robbed of the Miss SA 2025 title

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