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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Bobby van Jaarsveld ignites relationship speculation with a Valentine’s-themed post. Fans debate new girlfriend rumours after his recent Instagram update.

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A Cape Town man lost 50kg in six months through walking, eating healthy meals and cutting calories, but health experts warn about the risks of rapid weight loss.

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Social media users were hysterical with laughter after a video of Sir Trill impersonating Shebeshxt resurfaced online months after the rapper's arrest.

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Herschelle Gibbs criticises SONA 2026, mirroring South Africans' frustration, as social media reveals widespread disappointment in government performance.

From rugby pitch to boardroom: How Bob Skinstad built a thriving business empire

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Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad transitions from rugby to a global business empire, impacting sports and investments across South Africa, the UK, and France.

"A door I've shut": Adopted Durban woman speaks about hardships with Zulu mum

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Abigail Downs shared her adoption story with Briefly TV Life, explaining why she refuses to have a relationship with her biological mother despite her regret.

Former rugby player dies at 31 after two-week battle with pneumonia

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Former rugby player Kurt Drysdale has died at the age of 31 after battling pneumonia for two weeks, with tributes pouring in from the sporting community.

"Live below your means": Mzansi debates how much income is needed to live comfortably in Cape Town

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A viral Facebook debate exposed the harsh truth about rent, food and survival in Cape Town, revealing how expensive life in the Mother City has become

"Only here": Popular YouTuber Joshua Rubin does crime experiment in Cape Town and gets robbed

People

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The YouTuber Joshua Rubin did a crime experiment in Cape Town and got robbed after a random resident gave him specific instructions on where to go.

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