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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“I was ready for a divorce”: How Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s marriage fell apart

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Crime Intelligence officer killed during alleged road rage incident, SA weighs in

South Africa

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Who is Kathy Bates' husband? From Tony Campisi to her current relationship status

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Former 'Rhythm City' actress Pam Andrews leaves nothing to the imagination in saucy video

Celebrities

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Ousmane Dembélé's wife, Rima Edbouche: the TikTok star who influenced his Ballon d'Or win

Celebrity biographies

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Steve Carell's father and family: from Italian-American heritage to Hollywood

Celebrity biographies

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Stormers stay unbeaten but win marred by injury to Springboks star

Rugby

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The Stormers extended their unbeaten URC run with a powerful win over the Scarlets, but the mood soured after a Springboks star suffered a serious injury.

Is Young Thug still Mariah the Scientist’s boyfriend? The latest relationship update

Celebrity biographies

11 months ago

Mariah the Scientist’s boyfriend, rapper Young Thug, confessed to cheating on her before and during his incarceration. Is the pair still together?

SA reacts to an old video of DJ Black Coffee sharing his plans after divorcing Enhle Mbali

Celebrities

11 months ago

Multi-award-winning musician and music producer DJ Black Coffee previously opened up about life after divorcing the mother of his children, Enhle Mbali.

DJ Black Coffee posts girlfriend and mom after Enhle Mbali's divorce announcement

Celebrities

11 months ago

Grammy Award-winning artist and music producer DJ Black Coffee showed off his girlfriend and family following Enhle Mbali's divorce announcement.

“That’s a lot of money”: SA wowed after seeing Mzansi millionaire’s monthly payslip of over half a million

People

11 months ago

South Africans were amazed to see a millionaire's payslip and her monthly salary after she shared it online. The wealthy woman was also shocked by the money.

“Arrest the president”: SA loses trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after he was spotted with Hangwani Maumela

People

11 months ago

South Africans lost trust in President Cyril Ramaphosa after he was caught lying about not knowing his alleged tycoon nephew Hangwani Maumela in 2022.

Elon Musk responds to Trevor Noah's jokes about Charlie Kirk’s death

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African-born comedian Trevor Noah recently received criticism from Elon Musk on social media for his comments about Charlie Kirk's recent passing.

Mama Joy reveals she was sent by Ramaphosa to 2019 World Cup with Nathi Mthethwa

Football

11 months ago

Mama Joy Chauke revealed she was sent by President Ramaphosa to travel with the late Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

11-Year-old boy's accidental shooting leaves farm worker dead in Thabazimbi

South Africa

11 months ago

An 11-year-old boy killed a farm worker on 11 October 2025 in Thabazimbi after discharging a firearm. His father is facing charges for negligent firearm handling.

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