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.

9371 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Nobody tells you this": SA woman details cost of living abroad and leaving Mzansi

Family and Relationships

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"Where was this?": Spectacular views from Cape Town run club leave ladies wanting to join

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"It's amazing": Woman stuns with Georges Malelu's modern-traditional Sesotho outfit

People

2 months ago

"Am I a bad person for refusing to help?": Woman shares American's story about SA refugees' demands

People

2 months ago

Young couple's private moment is violated by spycam in a Chinese hotel

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

City Makoti breaks her silence amid backlash over her marriage

Celebrities

2 months ago

Dr Malusi Gigaba hits back after EFF MP Carl Niehaus demands his removal as committee co-chair

Politics

2 months ago

Dr. Malusi Gigaba defends against EFF’s Carl Niehaus, addressing corruption charges linked to Transnet tenders, amidst calls for his resignation in Parliament.

"Please show it to our government": R65k container home with 3 bathrooms has SA buzzing

People

2 months ago

A viral video shared on X showed a R65,000 shipping container turned into a home, sparking a massive debate about affordable housing and hidden costs.

"It took 4 years": South African woman shares why she moved back to SA from Canada

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman explained why she moved back home from Canada after waiting four years for medical appointments her autistic son desperately needed.

SAPS officer promoted after timeously intercepting robbery off-duty, SA applauds

South Africa

2 months ago

Warrant Officer TM Mnisi from SAPS was promoted to Captain after bravely preventing a robbery in Orange Farm, earning praise from South Africans for his courage.

Neliswa's alleged friend from varsity speaks after her exit from 'BBMzansi', SA reacts

TV Shows

2 months ago

Former 'Big Brother Mzansi' star Neliswa Ngada trended on social media on 15 February 2026, when her alleged friend from university discussed her personality.

APS score for law at the University of Johannesburg for 2026/2027

Education

2 months ago

Do you have what it takes to get the APS score for law at the University of Johannesburg? Keep reading to find out whether you meet the current requirements.

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

Industry

2 months ago

Lancaster Shopping Centre now stands empty after Top Deck shut down in December 2025, leaving residents questioning the future of the prime property

Springboks star marries in stunning Valentine’s week Winelands wedding

Rugby

2 months ago

Springbok star Herschel Jantjies celebrates love with a stunning wedding to Kelsey in the Cape Winelands, adding to the joy of fellow teammates' recent nuptials.

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SA reacts to legendary talk show host Felicia Mabuza-Suttle's latest look

Celebrities

2 months ago

Businesswoman and former South African talk show host Felicia Mabuza-Suttle caused a buzz on social media over the weekend when she shared her latest photo on X.

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