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.

9437 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Mimi Mogale caught on video passing by Shandesh, Mzansi trolls: "She wants attention"

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Employee fired at SA's biggest grocery store chain records last day with colleagues in TikTok video

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SA stunned by a video of MySol's reported R220 million mansion in Cape Town

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North West mining magnate Solly Soka Madibela, known by South Africans as MySol, set social media on fire this weekend when he showed off his mansion.

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South Africa

6 days ago

Law enforcement officials have executed a search and seizure operation at a property belonging to Major General Feroz Khan in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Eastern Cape Health Department dismisses hantavirus outbreak claims at provincial hospital

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The Eastern Cape Health Department has dismissed claims of a hantavirus outbreak at a provincial hospital, urging South Africans not to share fake news.

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Social media was left split after a video of Rihanna apologising to Tyla over the Met Gala drama surfaced, only for it to turn out to be completely fake.

MySol gifts himself custom Rolls Royce for birthday in videos, South Africa floored by cost

People

6 days ago

South African businessman MySol unveils his luxurious custom-built Rolls-Royce Cullinan for his birthday, stunning fans with his opulent taste and wealth.

Rugby

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The rugby community is mourning after a popular rugby player was tragically killed in an accident involving an overturned tractor, with tributes pouring in online.

Rihanna debuts unique tattoo designed by her kids, fans react: "Her body, her choice"

Celebrities

7 days ago

Rihanna reveals a heartfelt new tattoo inspired by her children's drawings, designed by celebrity artist Keith McCurdy, sparking mixed reactions online.

Airlink crew told to stay home after passenger on flight from St Helena Island dies from hantavirus

People

7 days ago

Airlink initiated contact tracing on 6 May 2026 after a passenger on flight 4Z 132 from St Helena Island passed away from hantavirus after arriving in Johannesburg.

South African cricket mourns loss of Lions batting great Kevin McKenzie

Sports

7 days ago

South African cricket mourns former star Kevin McKenzie, remembered for his fearless middle-order batting and his legacy through son Neil McKenzie.

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