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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General Shadrack Sibiya said he used information from Brown Mogotsi for survival

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"Fly the flag": Mzansi wowed by South Africa's Miss Grand International national costume

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Who is Will Howard's girlfriend, Skyler Skoglund? Inside the NFL rookie's relationship

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"We know who to blame": Rachel and Siya Kolisi's wedding clip resurfaces 1 year since split, SA sad

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EFF’s Sinawo Thambo withdraws posts about Kenny Kunene and issues public apology

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Who are Cordae's parents? Meet Jennifer Dunston and his dad

Celebrity biographies

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Cordae’s parents influenced his music career. His mother is a singer, and his father exposed him to classic hip-hop music by stars like Rakim, Nas, and Talib Kweli.

Former Cashtime rapper KidX celebrates his graduation: "A new chapter begins"

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African rapper KidX celebrated a huge milestone after officially graduating and described the opportunity to further his studies as life-changing.

'Youngins' actress Londiwe Nene's cause of death announced

Celebrities

11 months ago

The cause of death of content creator and 'Youngins' actress Londiwe Nene was announced this week, after she passed away on Saturday, 11 October 2025.

"Beautiful décor": 21st Celebration held in the middle of the road impresses South Africans

People

11 months ago

An events planning company based in Johannesburg set up a 21st birthday celebration in the middle of the road, sparking many conversations online.

"You guys look alike": Young woman finds sister hidden by her father after 22 years, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young woman's viral TikTok video detailing the shocking moment she and her closest campus friend discovered they were sisters sparked an online debate.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said bus that crashed in Limpopo was overloaded

South Africa

11 months ago

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, conveyed her condolences after 42 people died in an accident in Limpopo. She said the bus was overloaded.

"Shouldn't go unnoticed": Talented man accurately imitating animal sounds entertains South Africans

People

11 months ago

A local man, Doctor Animal Sounds, from the North West Province, entertained members of the online community by accurately imitating animal sounds.

DA removes MP Lisa Schickerling from Ad Hoc Committee

Politics

11 months ago

The Democratic Alliance withdrew Member of Parliament Lisa Schickerling from serving on the Ad Hoc Committee because of her case against Senzo Mchunu.

"You deserve everything wonderful": Dr Celiwe shows off new car worth nearly R500K, SA moved

People

11 months ago

Dr Celiwe Ndaba's emotional video of her celebrating a new R500K Jetour after her previous car was a write-off went viral, inspiring many social media users.

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