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 (current)

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 16 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.

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Video of Babalwa M and Kelvin Momo performing 'Bo Thata' at Piano Hub impresses SA

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A blushing groom watched in awe as his bride danced during lobola celebrations

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"I was the only passenger on board": Gent shows what happened when he decided to go to Zimbabwe

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Woman's R5 clear skin plug of traditional natural remedy in TikTok video amazes SA

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"This is uncalled-for": Afrikaner customers defend till packer during prank that fooled everyone

People

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SAPS investigating after more than 20 buses set alight in Pretoria

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The South African Police Service is investigating after more than 20 buses were set alight at a bus depot in Mabopane, Tshwane, in the afternoon of 17 June 2025.

Video of breakdown of Coloured ancestry and DNA sparks educational discussion in SA

People

2 months ago

A video went viral, breaking down the complex ancestry and DNA of Coloured people in South Africa, promoting a deeper understanding of the nation's diverse heritage.

Democratic Alliance denies Gayton McKenzie's allegations of a lack of coloured representation

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2 months ago

The Democratic Alliance's spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, denied that the party lacks sufficient coloured representation in its provincial structures.

Gift of the Givers' Eastern Cape staff victims of extortion, SA heartbroken

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The Gift of the Givers employees were victims of extortion after extortionists in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, allegedly prevented them from delivering water.

“You guys are on fire”: Night-time warcry at South African school leaves Mzansi raving

People

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A South African school's nighttime war cry went viral on TikTok, leaving Mzansi raving over the learners' energetic performance and sparking reactions online.

Lady Du teaches Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie how to dance in viral video

Celebrities

2 months ago

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie was recently given a dance lesson by Lady Du in the middle of her lively Youth Day performance.

Prince Kaybee blasts The Kiffness after Proteas win 2025 ICC World Test Championship trophy: "Captain Bavuma"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Prince Kaybee roasted fellow musician The Kiffness after the Proteas won the 2025 ICC World Test Championship after defeating Australia by five wickets.

"Wait till they start thinking of eating you": Chinese woman sees braids for the first time

People

2 months ago

A Chinese woman's first encounter with African braids in a Beijing mall went viral, with viewers joking about her fascination with the unfamiliar hairstyle.

"She's melting": Cyril Ramaphosa's heartwarming moment with blushing granny goes viral, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's heartwarming moment with a blushing granny went viral on TikTok. The video sparked mixed reactions on social media.

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