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.

10533 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Cassper Nyovest breaks silence on why DJ Sumbody was murdered: "You don't believe me"

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Deon Fourie’s weekend takes an unexpected turn as Springbok star’s bakkie is written off

Rugby

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George Kusche’s Comrades dream turns into history after gruelling record run

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Deadly skydiving plane crash claims 12 lives moments after take-off

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How Prince Kaybee’s mother’s death changed his lifestyle and perspective

Celebrities

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Nurse reveals heartbreaking final moments after fatal bungee jump tragedy

Family and Relationships

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German heiress and financial manager found dead a day apart on Limpopo reserve

South Africa

3 months ago

Mystery surrounds the deaths of German heiress Caroline von Rantzau and financial manager Arno Koen at a Limpopo game reserve, prompting a police investigation.

"It was profitable": Financial planner breaks down Comrades Marathon income estimation

People

3 months ago

A South African financial planner broke down how much the Comrades Marathon made from entry fees in 2026, and the R32 million estimate has people talking.

"Definitely his dad's eyes": New photos of Joost van der Westhuizen's son get SA talking

Rugby

3 months ago

Jordan van der Westhuizen, son of Springbok legend Joost, stirs emotions with new photos, evoking his father’s legacy as he pursues a football dream.

Thuso Mbedu shuts down DJ Sbu dating rumours with a savage clapback

Celebrities

3 months ago

Hollywood star Thuso Mbedu wasted no time in addressing the viral claims that she is romantically involved with veteran broadcaster and producer DJ Sbu.

Rorisang Mohapi warns women flirting with husband Prince Grootboom, threatens to expose DMs

Celebrities

3 months ago

'Kwa Baba' actress Rorisang Mohapi called out the women who have been boldly making romantic advances at her husband, Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom.

Zulu-language Netflix drama captures attention beyond South Africa

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Netflix series The Polygamist is attracting international viewers, highlighting the growing global appeal of SA storytelling and local-language productions.

Young woman dies after alleged safety blunder during bungee jump

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A 21-year-old woman died after staff allegedly failed to attach a safety rope before a bungee jump in Brazil. Police have arrested three suspects.

Jub Jub to appear in court on Wednesday on kidnapping and attempted murder charges

Celebrities

3 months ago

'Uyajola 9/9' presenter, Jub Jub, is set to appear in court this Wednesday, 17 June 2026. The star faces kidnapping and attempted murder charges.

Laerskool Kathu Primary pays tribute to netball coach Ilze Posthumus after fatal crash

Sports

3 months ago

Laerskool Kathu mourns the tragic loss of Ilze Posthumus, a beloved teacher and netball coach. The community pays tribute as injured staff recover from the bus crash

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