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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SA Rugby condemns viral school bullying video: “No place in our sport”

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From glory to suspension: Springboks Star Makazole Mapimpi hit with 5-match ban

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A new report reveals how the cost of living for young South Africans has surged, making it harder for Gen Z graduates to thrive compared to Millennials in 2005.

Is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's age difference a big deal?

Celebrity biographies

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift started dating in 2023 and became engaged in August 2025. Is the duo agemates or is Kelce significantly older than Swift?

Gospel singer Ntokozo Ngongoma announces son's tragic passing

Celebrities

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South African gospel singer-songwriter Ntokozo Ngongoma was faced with the difficult task of announcing his son's tragic passing in a heartfelt statement.

High school rugby boys accused of brutal bullying : Mother demands accountability

Rugby

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A video showing High school rugby players assaulting a Grade 10 learner has ignited national outrage and raised concerns about school sports culture.

Mother of Milnerton High School bullying incident cancer survivor victim speaks out

Education

11 months ago

One of the children who were assaulted during the Milnerton High School bullying incident, which went viral, is a cancer survivor. His mother spoke out.

Understanding death benefits for retirement products

Opinion

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Retirement savings do not simply disappear; they provide vital financial support to your loved ones. It all depends on the type of retirement product you have.

"She's so serious": Adorable toddler confronts a dog for taking her snack, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video of a toddler confronting a large dog and demanding it use its ‘inner voice’ went viral, amusing thousands of social media users.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu laments deadly Westbury shooting

Politics

11 months ago

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu commented in Parliament on the deadly shooting that claimed two lives and injured five teenagers in Westbury, Johannesburg.

"You have a good heart": Woman visits her domestic worker's family in Zimbabwe, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a South African woman visiting her domestic worker’s family in Zimbabwe and learning Shona earned her praise online.

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