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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Trump administration claims Africa’s top referee has terrorist links after World Cup ban

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American in Zimbabwe rants after moving into house with black mamba and python

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"What a great story": Zulu man goes from crime to running Drakensberg tour guide business

People

3 months ago

Inside Feroz Khan’s WhatsApps: Murder claims in Emmanuel Mbense case and Malema allegations

South Africa

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Anele Mdoda recounts recent near-death experience: "Legit almost met my maker"

Celebrities

3 months ago

"I must have bunked": Johannesburg man shares hilarious clip on how God chose to make South Africans

People

3 months ago

"No one learned anything": Drag race goes wrong as car ploughs into spectators in Phalaborwa

People

3 months ago

A drag race on a public road in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, ended in tragedy after a vehicle lost control and crashed into spectators, leaving 6 critically injured.

Rachel Kolisi reacts to Parklands College head boy Connor Niske's passing

Celebrities

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi has reacted to the death of Parklands College Head Boy Connor Niske, as the school pays tribute and announces support for grieving learners.

Six family members die in head-on crash hours after collecting new car

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Six family members were killed in a devastating crash just hours after collecting their new vehicle, leaving a three-year-old child as the sole survivor.

How much referee Abongile Tom will earn working at FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed

Football

3 months ago

South African referee Abongile Tom is set to earn around US$100,000 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reflecting years of dedication and sacrifice in officiating.

Masked Zama Zamas dare Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma in chilling viral videos

South Africa

3 months ago

South Africa is bracing for a volatile showdown as the Zama Zamas officially declared war on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma's controversial March and March movement.

SA reacts to Malema dragging Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in leaked WhatsApp chat with Feroz Khan: "He never liked him"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has come under scrutiny on social media after a leaked WhatsApp exchange between Julius Malema and Major-General Feroz Khan about a spelling error.

“Still doesn’t feel real”: Paul Roos grieves loss of much-loved staff member

People

3 months ago

The Paul Roos Gymnasium school is mourning staff member Brad Haller, remembered for his role in sport and mentorship, as tributes pour in across social media.

Afrikaner family reveals how they start over in US after arriving with only $24

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An Afrikaner family of 5 shared how they relocated to the US through a refugee programme, arrived with $24 and rebuilt their lives in California.

"This is painful": SA left fuming after armed robbers target church in Cape Town in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

An armed man robbed AFM church congregants in Samora Machel, Cape Town, during a live Sunday service on 7 June 2026, leaving South Africa shocked and furious.

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