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.

9929 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visits family of mother and toddler killed in state vehicle crash

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Zim TikToker Ndoyisile Sibindi responds to arrest and deportation reports

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Fourth suspect in Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case set to hand himself over

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Kaizer Chiefs confirm new leadership ahead of 2026/27 season

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Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed the appointment of a new boss ahead of the 2026/27 season as the club prepares for a fresh chapter in the PSL.

Musa Mseleku slams Thobile "MaKhumalo"’s "inappropriate" tracksuit: "She's almost naked"

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'Uthando Nesthembu' fans were convinced that Musa Mseleku has it out for his third wife, Thobile "MaKhumalo," following his recent comments about one of her outfits.

World Cup heartbreak for Orlando Pirates player after squad omission

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An Orlando Pirates star has been left out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, dealing a major disappointment ahead of the global tournament in North America.

"Nothing to be proud of": George man recording massive tree's fall in storm angers South Africa

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a month ago

Severe thunderstorms devastated George Golf Course, uprooting 263 trees. A TikTok video captures the storm's chaos, revealing the damage in the Western Cape.

Ngizwe Mchunu refuses to apologise to EFF leader Julius Malema after court ruling: "Never!"

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a month ago

Ngizwe Mchunu refused to apologise to Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema after a court ruling. He was adamant that he would not say sorry.

Kaizer Chiefs to rival Orlando Pirates for highly rated midfielder's signing

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a month ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly set to compete for the signing of a highly rated South African midfielder ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

EFF and MK party walk out of parliament during Ramaphosa’s Q&A session

South Africa

a month ago

EFF and MK Party MPs disrupted Parliament over the Phala Phala scandal before staging a dramatic walkout during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Q&A session.

High Court orders Zuma and Thales arms deal case To proceed even if further appeals are filed

South Africa

a month ago

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ordered that Jacob Zuma and Thales' arms deal trial should proceed, as constant appeals have delayed the the long-running matter.

Kwaito fans react to the latest video of Jakarumba and Spikiri: "I can't recognise them"

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a month ago

Legendary musicians Jakarumba and Spikiri from the Kwaito group Trompies caused a buzz online this week when their latest video was shared on social media.

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