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.

10736 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Kaizer Chiefs struggle to show progress after last season’s disappointing run

Football

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PSL club that should snap up Percy Tau following Kaizer Chiefs’ rejection

Football

a year ago

Pitso Mosimane's son poised to leave Kaizer Chiefs for major European move

Football

a year ago

Willie le Roux celebrates major Springboks milestone, Rachel Kolisi and others react

Rugby

a year ago

Chinese man with R200 in TikTok video shows South Africa how much fresh produce it can buy in China

People

a year ago

19-year-old builds house with business started after matric, TikTok video of progress inspires South Africa

People

a year ago

MK Party blasts Cyril Ramaphosa for delayed response to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations, SA divided

Politics

a year ago

The MK Party believes that President Cyril Ramaphosa's slow response to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's claims is because he's protecting others, and some agree with them.

"Literally brought him back to life": Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis rejoices over son's gf from childhood

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Afrikaans pop singer Patricia Lewis let people know she loves her son, Max's girlfriend. The South African legend detailed her son's nine-year romance.

2 Pretoria lotto winnners to be awarded over R25M in total, 1 player's R30 turns into millions

People

a year ago

Two Pretoria residents won the lotto and their winning total more than R25 million. Peeps congratulated the lotto winners who made affordable lotto ticket purchases.

Sonia Booth warns women against social media lies: "Stop envying perfect-looking marriages"

Celebrities

a year ago

Sonia Booth opened up about her divorce from Matthew Booth. The media personality urged women not to be blinded by the lies they see on social media.

MaWhoo stuns as Spotify Africa's Equal Ambassador for July, shares powerful advice to women

Celebrities

a year ago

South African musician MaWhoo has been announced as Spotify Africa's Equal Ambassador for July 2025. The singer shared some powerful advice to women.

EFF opposes Starlink operating in South Africa, Mzansi divided as party says it's a security threat

South Africa

a year ago

The Economic Freedom Fighters has vowed to prevent Starlink from operating in the country, but South Africans are divided over the party's plans.

Video: Zuma buys R1 million car, shares touching moment with his mom

Celebrities

a year ago

Sabelo Zuma, known as Zuma, purchased a new car, a Volkswagen Golf GTI worth between R857 100 and R1 021 000 and shared a heartwarming moment with his mom.

"Voetsek!": KwaZulu-Natal woman tries to film content but gets attacked by dogs in hilarious video

People

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman's attempt to film content in a grassy field went hilariously wrong when dogs appeared, leading to her shouting "Voetsek!" and running away.

Tyla's new song 'Is It' receives rave reviews from music lovers: "It was worth the wait"

Music

a year ago

Tyla's new single 'Is It' has received great reviews from fans. Released on Friday, 11 July 2025, the hit has been trending on social media platforms.

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