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.

9388 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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From love triangle to murder: Pretoria woman found guilty in brutal home invasion case

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"This is very sensible": Woman shares what R2.3k grocery haul really buys for her and her husband in a month

People

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Tyla turns heads at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom Valentino gown

Celebrities

6 days ago

"That car just drove off": Roodepoort motorbike and car collision caught on CCTV, SA astonished

People

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Mr D and Takealot driver revealed real earnings and why tipping matters more than you think

Women Empowerment

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Minnie Dlamini wins hearts with hot two-piece snaps showing off her summer body

Music

6 days ago

"Praying for your safety": Passenger on the hantavirus outbreak cruise ship breaks silence, SA moved

People

6 days ago

Reports claim that three people died and one is seriously ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde.

MaMkhize's alleged new car sparks reactions online: "SARS is indeed a monster"

Celebrities

6 days ago

Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize's recent trip to Zambia with Zari Hassan sparks reactions online about her alleged new car amid her ongoing battle with SARS.

"Terrible way to die": Rescuer believes Komati River crocodile may have taken more victims, SA moved

People

6 days ago

A member of the rescue team shared the devastating news that the Komati crocodile might have consumed more than one person after items were found in its stomach.

Man explained how police identified crocodile linked to Limpopo fatal incident

People

6 days ago

A man explained how crocodile behaviour helped police identify the animal linked to a fatal incident, offering clarity on the investigation process.

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

South Africa

7 days ago

Footage shared on Facebook shows a violent group brawl with gunshots fired at the N1 City mall parking lot in Cape Town, leaving many South Africans outraged.

Deadly drag race horror on Steve Biko road leaves one dead in Pretoria

South Africa

7 days ago

A tragic illegal drag race on Steve Biko Road in Pretoria resulted in one death and multiple injuries, sparking outrage against illegal street racing.

Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo’s bold dress fails to impress Mzansi: "It’s not make sure"

Celebrities

7 days ago

Thobile "MaKhumalo" Khumalo left social media asking questions after debuting her latest custom-made gown for an event, receiving mixed reactions online.

Local rugby star in custody as alleged rape case heads to bail hearing

Rugby

7 days ago

A Boland rugby star faces serious sexual assault allegations after an alleged rape incident in the Western Cape, set for a bail hearing on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Global virus scare lands in SA: British tourist in ICU after cruise outbreak

South Africa

7 days ago

South African health officials are alert as a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship claims three lives, with more cases under investigation.

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