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.

9372 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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On the latest episode of 'Uthando Nes'thembu', Musa Mseleku shared the real reason for asking MaKhwela to resign from her job. Social media was buzzing.

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Musa Mseleku's birthday wishes to son’s baby mama, Tirelo Nonhlanhla Kale, spark debate online. His choice of photo and message lead to mixed reactions.

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A Johannesburg content creator visited a Rosebank restaurant called Zuney that sells only one item and his honest review had South Africans talking.

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The Springboks launch their 2026 season with a thrilling alignment camp in Cape Town, integrating fresh talent and veterans as excitement builds for a busy calendar.

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South Africa

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A labour law specialist has broken down South Africa's proposed new labour Bills covering working hours and parental leave, and what it could mean for SA workers.

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In the wake of late entertainer Soli Philander's tragic passing, comedian Marc Lottering was devastated as he bid farewell to the man who inspired his career.

Taxi driver on the run after causing deadly scholar transport accident

South Africa

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma urges a taxi driver involved in a fatal scholar transport accident to surrender, as calls for accountability mount from netizens.

Meet Kyren Lacy's girlfriend: Cydney Theard, and what she said at his funeral

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Kyren Lacy's girlfriend, Cydney Theard, gained public attention following his tragic passing in April 2025. What did she say about the sportsman during his funeral?

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