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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Family of woman killed in Kagiso Lerutla accident calls for him to be given prison time

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Pretoria Golf Club shooting: Robbery turns violent as golfer fights back

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Lamiez touched by fans singing wedding song during set: "I loved every moment"

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Zimbabwe Embassy issues warning to nationals living in South Africa after anti-immigration march

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Mel and Peet Viljoen launch scathing criticism of Donald Trump

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Savanna's Festival of Comedy: Trevor Noah and team lead South Africa's comedy festival in video

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"This is sickening": Activist calls for end to genocide labels following KwaZulu-Natal mass murder

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TikTok creator @lindiforchange challenged farm killing claims and AfriForum's silence following a brutal mass murder in KwaZulu-Natal, sparking an online debate.

Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka’s backstage hug sparks reactions: "Thought it was a hidden kiss"

Celebrities

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Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka’s backstage hug and flower moment before the Metro FM Music Awards 2026 sparked reactions, with fans praising their chemistry.

Anele Mdoda's former helper wins CCMA case, 947 star ordered to pay R90,000

Celebrities

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947 radio personality Anele Mdoda's former helper took her to the CCMA, alleging unfair dismissal. She won the case, and Anele was reportedly ordered to pay R90,000.

Cape Town rugby teen’s life cut short in brutal robbery as mother speaks out in heartbreak

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A teen rugby star, Junaide September, tragically killed in a robbery in Cape Town, leaves a mourning community and a grieving mother seeking justice.

Prince Kaybee encourages Zee Nxumalo following Metro FM Music Awards snub: "Get to work!"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Prince Kaybee weighed in on Zee Nxumalo's heartbreak following her Metro FM Music Awards snub, offering her a dose of tough love and much-needed encouragement.

Ngizwe Mchunu backtracks? viral clip shows shift after anti-immigrant rhetoric backlash

South Africa

2 months ago

Controversial radio host Ngizwe Mchunu is trending after a viral interview, softening parts of his anti-immigration stance while facing renewed online criticism

Lamiez Holworthy reacts after fans speculate she is pregnant: “Stop monitoring women’s wombs”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Lamiez Holworthy addresses pregnancy rumours following her energetic performance at the Metro FM Music Awards 2026 Pre-Party, just weeks after her wedding.

"Moving like Michael": Man’s legs take centre stage in RocoMama's fiery wing challenge

People

2 months ago

A brave gent faces RocoMamas' fiery wing challenge, leading to uncontrollable leg movements. Mzansi reacts to the spicy hilarity and health warnings emerge.

Monswamy massacre: Thami Ntuli commends SAPS and community's work in apprehending suspects

Politics

2 months ago

Thami Ntuli commends police and community collaboration after three suspects arrested for the brutal murder of seven Monswamy family members in KwaZulu-Natal.

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