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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Nasty C reveals his personal struggles: "I've been going through it"

Celebrities

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Israel hits out at South Africa over Hague Group meeting, accuses Pretoria of backing Iran

World

2 months ago

Former PSL star Thabiso Semenya trends after wife’s viral Instagram live allegations

Football

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RIP: 'Kideo' actor Soli Philander dies, SA reacts: "Timothy Traddle is no more"

Celebrities

2 months ago

"Sad situation": Deep dive into 63 people deported from Ireland to South Africa

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Former minister Naledi Pandor rejects "SA belongs to all" claim, ignites online debate

South Africa

2 months ago

Former Sundowns midfielder dies at 43, SA football community in mourning

Football

2 months ago

South Africa’s football community is in mourning after a former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Joseph ‘Mtororo’ Mthombeni passed away at the age of 43.

Mother of poisoned Durban girls faces backlash for unemotional response at funeral

South Africa

2 months ago

A Durban mother shares her emotional response after the suspected poisoning deaths of her daughters, Amelia and Elena, allegedly by their father.

How the Israel-Iran war is hitting South Africans in the pocket

Economy

2 months ago

Understand how the Israel-Iran conflict impacts South African petrol prices, food costs, and the economy, with insights into global oil supply and currency effects.

South African domestic workers struggle despite minimum wage Increase to R30.23

Money

2 months ago

South Africa’s minimum wage rises to R30.23, yet domestic workers struggle as transport and living costs soar, leaving them in poverty despite the increase.

"Haibo Woolworths!": Prices of Woolworths cakes become a reminder of economic conditions

People

2 months ago

A young man filmed Woolworths cake prices up to R700, and South Africans had a lot to say about what the prices say about the current economic climate.

Bryce Hall's net worth in 2026: How rich is the TikTok star?

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Bryce Hall's net worth mirrors his illustrious social media career and lucrative business ventures. How rich is the internet personality and boxer?

Who is Danielle Collins' boyfriend after her split with Bryan Kipp?

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

The identity of Danielle Collins' boyfriend sparked public interest after she revealed she was "off the market" in late 2025. Who is the sportswoman's mystery lover?

"Her aura gives me goosebumps": SA amazed by entrance of Rain Queen Masalanabo into parliament

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Rain Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII made her entrance into parliament in a stunning traditional outfit and her regal presence left South Africans completely in awe.

63 South Africans deported from Ireland in immigration enforcement operation

South Africa

2 months ago

Sixty-three South Africans, including nine children, were deported from Ireland due to immigration violations, as confirmed by Minister Jim O'Callaghan.

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