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.

10460 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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A Stellenbosch couple was violently assaulted during a home invasion by armed suspects, prompting calls for swift police action to enhance rural safety and security.

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From Karlien van Jaarsveld to Nadine Hoffeldt, take a look back at Derrick Hougaard's headline-making relationships and the romances that kept fans talking.

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Celebrities

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Anele Mdoda sent Mzansi into a frenzy with her viral comment about Kwa Baba, hilariously trolling Vuyo Biyela's character and resonating with frustrated fans.

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Jayden Adams' two baby mamas attended his funeral in Stellenbosch with their children as Aqueelah Adendorf addressed death threats after his passing.

“That’s SA for you”: Truck breaks down in KwaZulu-Natal, crowd loots goods in Twitter video

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A truck reportedly broke down in KwaZulu-Natal on 27 July 2026, sparking outrage as crowds swiftly looted its goods, attracting over 80,000 views on Twitter.

South Africans slam Gareth Cliff for his remarks about JHB

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