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.

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Scientists have announced the discovery of a 210-million-year-old dinosaur unearthed in Zimbabwe, shedding new light on Africa's prehistoric past.

Andrea Johnson was nicknamed 'Flip Flop Knee Jerk' by IDAC staff, Madlanga Commission hears

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IDAC advocate Drushantha Ramsamy has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry why staff nicknamed former head Andrea Johnson 'Flip Flop Knee Jerk'.

ANCWL to question Limpopo Premier Ramathuba over Ben 10 remarks about women leaders

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ANC Women's League distances itself from Limpopo Premier Ramathuba's controversial remarks about women in politics and younger partners, amid internal backlash.

Derick Hougaard shares GoFundMe as former Springbok asks for support during financial struggles

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Derick Hougaard, former Springbok, shares his GoFundMe campaign following health struggles and financial difficulties, as supporters rally to help him rebuild.

Zakes Bantwini defended after viral post questions support for Lvovo

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Mzansi defended Zakes Bantwini after a viral post questioned whether he had donated to Lvovo, with many saying he has supported his friend for years.

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South Africa

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A TikTok content creator broke down the five degrees with the lowest starting salaries for South African graduates, sparking an intense debate online.

“Help them”: 450 refugees stranded on Moore Road in Durban with 41 children under 4 years old

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Around 450 refugees, including dozens of young children, have been stranded on Moore Road in Durban since mid-May 2026 with no shelter or sanitation.

“Run”: Woman shows Cape Town store worthmore selling R50 leather boots

People

a month ago

A Cape Town content creator revealed a Lansdowne thrift store that is selling a variety of leather winter boots for just R50, sending Mzansi into a frenzy.

“We need their genes”: SA white population projected to drop to 2% by 2066, global netizens react

Family and Relationships

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New projections showed how South Africa's white population could shrink to just 2% by 2066, sparking reactions from social media users worldwide.

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