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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Rachel Kolisi sends heartfelt message to JP Duminy as daughter Bella turns 10

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DJ Warras reveals his drink was spiked at a nightclub: "Maybe I was the target"

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Ayanda Ncwane is accused of getting a BBL and bleaching her skin in the latest photo

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The family of Nandi Nyembe reveals her cause of death: "We tried everything"

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"If I could give to my kid, I would": SA reacts to luxury cars at Stellenbosch University

People

a year ago

"Doesn't look fine": Cherry Tiggo 9s deliberately crash at launch to prove safety, SA debates

People

a year ago

A content creator shared a video of two new Chery Tiggo 9 cars deliberately colliding at 50km/h to showcase their interior safety and durability.

"Covid robbed me of this experience": Phelophepa train has SA wishing to visit the moving hospital

People

a year ago

A doctor shared a vlog about her inspiring experience on the Phelophepa healthcare train, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mobile healthcare initiative.

"Catering for the rich": Woolworths Tygervalley flagship store gives absolute luxury

People

a year ago

A woman shared her amazing experience at the Woolworths Tygervalley relaunch, showcasing its stunning new design, unique features and exciting updates.

Actress Zenande Mfenyana feels like she failed Nandi Nyembe

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a year ago

Former 'The Queen' actress Zenande Mfenyana is heartbroken over the passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on Saturday evening, 23 August 2025.

“This is how human trafficking begins”: SA finds Cyan Boujee’s latest Russian campaign targeting girls sketchy

People

a year ago

South Africans called out Mzansi influencers, including Cyan Boujee for promoting a sketchy Russian campaign that encouraged women from 18 years to move.

“This is the funniest thing ever”: Lady asks friends to dress up as Steve Harvey for her birthday, SA floored

People

a year ago

A young South African lady requested her friends to honour her 21st birthday theme and dress up as America's Steve Harvey. People online were floored by their looks.

Limpopo community takes action after 9-year-old girl alleges sexual abuse by brother

South Africa

a year ago

A nine-year-old girl’s disclosure of rape by her older brother saw the Lwandlamuni community in Limpopo take action by reporting the incident to the police station.

RIP Nandi Nyembe: Gayton McKenzie called out for not helping late actress

Celebrities

a year ago

Gayton McKenzie received a lashing after paying tribute to Nandi Nyembe. He was accused of failing the actress, who died months after begging for donations.

South Africans slam Minister Gayton McKenzie for old unpatriotic Springboks tweet

South Africa

a year ago

Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie is facing criticism after an old 2015 tweet resurfaced, showing his doubts about the Springboks during the Rugby World Cup.

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