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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“Try This in Summer”: Woman tests expiry of Woolies fruits and veggies, sparking debate

People

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Nelisa Mchunu's biography: All about SA's beloved TV star

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Katlehong community camp and sing outside Wandi Ndlovu's home after release, SA reacts: "Losers"

Celebrities

a year ago

Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Chimaev live in South Africa: Date, time & broadcast info

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a year ago

Kevin Gates' mom was just 14 when he was born: How that shaped their bond

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Who is A1 Bentley a.k.a SprngBrk? Meet Lyrica Anderson's ex-husband

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

SAWS predicts cold weather for South Africans, netizens not ready

South Africa

a year ago

The South African Weather Service warned that a cold front will bring a drop in temperatures for the next few days. South Africans shared their views.

Political parties condemn podcast for anti-coloured statements, SA discusses

Politics

a year ago

The Patriotic Alliance and the Democratic Alliance have taken action against Open Chats Podcast after the show's hosts uttered racist remarks against coloureds.

"The school of choice": Northwood School boys prepare war cry ahead of finals, SA divided

People

a year ago

A video of Northwood School boys performing a passionate war cry before their rugby and hockey finale left many social media users drawing comparisons.

"Not the first time": SA disgusted after chef allegedly finds 'slime' in retail store's juice box

People

a year ago

A South African content creator revealed that an executive chef for a popular hotel group allegedly found slime in a carton of cranberry juice from a retail giant.

"That's a pure heart": Wedding vows interrupted by toddler's heartwarming selfie plea, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a little girl interrupting her parents' wedding vows to ask for a selfie, leaving the wedding hall entertained and in stitches.

Potential serial killer news spooks Afrikaner woman: "On the loose in Pretoria"

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner woman shares alarming news about a possible serial killer in Pretoria after four burnt bodies were found in the area, one of them at a train station.

"Heal Sir Matt": Rassie Erasmus delivers brutal clap back to Springboks critic

Rugby

a year ago

Rassie Erasmus clapped back at Matt Williams' harsh Springboks criticism with a brutal "Heal Sir Matt" post highlighting the former coach's poor win record.

IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka allegedly caught on camera trying to bribe journalist with R60,000

Politics

a year ago

Suspended Independent Development Trust CEO Tebogo Malaka was caught on camera allegedly trying to bribe a journalist to stop him from investigating her.

"It's always the apps": South African becomes millionaire with R124M Powerball winnings, SA debates

People

a year ago

A South African individual recently won the R124.6 million PowerBall jackpot in the August 5, 2025, draw. Ithuba shared that the winner played via the banking app.

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