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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Hawks arrest 33-year-old in connection with murder of state prosecutor Tracy Brown in Gqeberha

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“Springboks’ latest team photo raises eyebrows and sparks debate online

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"She must come back home": Thandeka Xaba pleads for urgent visa after sad KZN family news, SA moved

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"You're not crazy": Man drives 5 hours to girlfriend after getting an early goodnight, SA amused

Family and Relationships

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South African woman feels safe walking Zambia's streets: "Afraid of animals, not people"

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North West man arrested after video of chilling murder and confession goes viral

South Africa

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BossMan Dlow's net worth: how rich is the Florida rapper in 2025?

Celebrity biographies

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BossMan Dlow’s net worth, estimated at $3M, is primarily from album sales, music royalties, tours, and concerts. He is considered one of the fastest-rising rappers.

Emira D'Spain before her transition into a beauty trailblazer: What did she look like?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Emira D'Spain is the first Black transgender woman to model for Victoria's Secret. How has her transition impacted her career in the fashion and beauty industry?

Tyla seemingly confirms she passed out following concerning video

Celebrities

a year ago

Tyla has seemingly confirmed that she was the unconscious woman in the viral video. The singer posted a picture of a drunk Beyoncé after the video spread.

Official trailer for Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha documentary 'Beauty And The Bester' released

Movies

a year ago

The official trailer for the upcoming Thabo Bester documentary, 'Beauty and the Bester,' has been released and sparked rave reactions on social media.

South African woman dresses in American $100 bills on birthday: "It's a celebration"

People

a year ago

A South African woman celebrated her 24th birthday wearing $100 bills, impressing viewers. Fans flooded her comment section with well-wishes and admiration.

"Our biggest enemies are Eskom and SARS": R1.6K for just 414 units of electricity has SA enraged

People

a year ago

A local man took to TikTok to complain about Eskom's high electricity prices, echoing the frustrations of many South Africans who did not hold back.

Gogo Skhotheni reacts to Sol Phenduka's job cleansing ritual post following Kaya FM suspension

Celebrities

a year ago

Podcaster and DJ Sol Phenduka took to his social media accounts on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, to react to his suspension by Kaya FM radio station.

DJ Fresh allegedly discloses why Sol Phenduka was suspended from Kaya 959

Celebrities

a year ago

Following the news of Sol Phenduka's suspension from Kaya 959, veteran presenter DJ Fresh allegedly revealed that it was over the Minnie Dlamini defamation case.

Sol Phenduka hints he’s no longer employed after Kaya FM suspension and updates bio on X, SA reacts

Celebrities

a year ago

Sol Phenduka hinted on his X account on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, that he lost his job at Kaya FM after the radio station suspended him with immediate effect.

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