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.

10712 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Lerato Mvelase slams Gayton McKenzie and Department of Sports at Nandi Nyembe's memorial service

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“I’m so sorry for laughing”: SA floored by lady's outfit when she bumped into ex-lover with his bae at mall

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Springboks receive hero’s welcome in Auckland ahead of All Blacks clash

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Social Media reacts to celebs who look like their partners, from Mrs Mops to Jessica Nkosi

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"ZB the Black American": Zuluboy strikes again with a hilarious bedtime story, SA entertained

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EFF, DA react as Equality Court finds Julius Malema guilty of hate speech in 2022

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a year ago

The Equality Court sitting in the Western Cape High Court found EFF president Julius Malema guilty of hate speech for inciting violence at a rally in 2022.

Trolley dash winner fills shopping cart with meat, SA loves it: "Understood the assignment"

People

a year ago

A lucky woman at Pick n Pay in Sky City Mall, Gauteng, participated in a trolley dash and focused only on filling her cart with meat. See her winning strategy!

From Antonio Chi Su to Markos D1: Inside Lyn May's love life

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a year ago

Lyn May had enjoyed marital bliss with Antonio Chi Su for over two decades before she married Guillermo Calderón in 2008. Who is the Mexican actress dating now?

Where to use your Edgars card: Top stores you should know

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a year ago

An Edgars card is the account card for the Edgars store, which allows customers to buy fashion and beauty items and pay over time. How can you get one?

Tsekeleke shows love to his ex-girlfriend Black Cat Girl amid break-up

Celebrities

a year ago

Tsekeleke reportedly showed love to his ex-girlfriend, Black Cat Girl. Despite their break-up, the dancer credited her for playing a major role in his life.

Limpopo tannies' moves to Master KG's 'Ngishutheni' lift spirits online: "My kind of people"

People

a year ago

Two Afrikaner women from Limpopo danced to Master KG's song 'Ngishutheni' as a warm-up for a local race. Their moves entertained and lifted the public's spirits.

DJ Black Coffee travels across five countries celebrating his son Esona's 26th birthday

Celebrities

a year ago

DJ Black Coffee shared an exciting recap of his adventures in August 2025, where he got to travel across five countries to celebrate his son Esona's birthday.

Video shows confused parents up at night tackling school project: "The production is on"

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a year ago

Watch as two parents tackle their absent child’s school project late at night in a viral TikTok video. Some parents share their relatable experiences.

Actress Manaka Ranaka admits in a video that she's not coping without her late daughter

Celebrities

a year ago

'Generations: The Legacy' actress Manaka Ranaka is not coping with the death of her eldest daughter, Katlego Ranaka, who passed away in January 2025.

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