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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Good news and bad news for fuel prices in SA as June adjustments loom

South Africa

3 months ago

"It's giving Kerry Washington and Tom Goldwyn": Loyiso McDonald and Lunathi Mampofu's kiss delights fans

Entertainment

3 months ago

Photo of Hungani Ndlovu's ex-wife Stephanie with newborn baby raises questions

Celebrities

3 months ago

Mel Viljoen breaks silence on claims of outstanding criminal cases in South Africa

Celebrities

3 months ago

Mel Viljoen slams Americans and Trump after returning to South Africa

Celebrities

3 months ago

Woman shares payday robbery trauma in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

Woman questions why hundreds of homes are for sale in Orania

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A content creator sparked online debate after claiming more than 300 homes are for sale in Orania, reigniting discussions about the Afrikaner-only town.

"What wrong did Zuma do?": SA clashes over Jacob Zuma’s video call with Ngizwe Mchunu

People

3 months ago

A video shared by @daddyhope shows Jacob Zuma comforting Ngizwe Mchunu over his burnt house, sparking intense online debate over immigration and violence.

TV star Mel Viljoen addresses South Africans after leaving the US: "I'm sorry about what we said"

Celebrities

3 months ago

TV star and YouTuber Mel Viljoen recently sparked a debate online when she apologised to South Africans and revealed who paid for her flight back to Mzansi.

2nd Woolworths explosion in 24 hours leaves South Africans concerned, Hawks step in

South Africa

3 months ago

A second explosion at a Woolworths store in the Free State on 29 May 2026 prompts an urgent investigation, following a similar incident in Pretoria.

Video emerges after DJ and famous actress husband die in hail of bullets in Centurion

Celebrities

3 months ago

A video of a bullet-riddled car surfaced after a DJ and a famous actress’ husband were shot dead at the entrance of Blue Valley Golf Country Estate, Centurion.

Amahle Biyela claps back at trolls over MaYeni's "I don't know her" confession

Celebrities

3 months ago

'Izingane Zes'thembu' star Mpumelelo Mseleku's fiancée, Amahle Biyela, has finally responded to the claims made by her mother-in-law that she does not know her.

Mel Viljoen reveals reason behind secret return from the United States: "We don't miss America yet"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Mel Viljoen reveals why she secretly returned to South Africa from the US, opening up about her decision to leave and ongoing legal issues involving her husband.

Popular Podcaster Mel Viljoen has returned to South Africa

Celebrities

3 months ago

TV star Melany "Mel" Viljoen surprised her followers this week when it was reported that she returned to Mzansi without her husband, Peet Viljoen.

"No Maphara, just peaceful": Facebook video of peaceful Orania suburb streets sparks mixed reactions

South Africa

3 months ago

A video posted showing peaceful fenceless suburb streets of Orania in the Northern Cape town has divided South Africans over crime safety and cultural identity.

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