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.

10445 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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“It was war”: Baboons rob woman’s KFC in Cape Town, leaving SA in stitches

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Fuel prices set to rise? What South Africans need to know for September

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SA financial advisor’s R323k SARS refund frozen over R50 tax debt

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Former Springbok and Sharks stars left R9.3m out of pocket after rugby deal collapses

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All Blacks suffer fresh injury blows as Rennie calls in reinforcements

Rugby

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22 days ago

Oscar Chalupsky’s emotional cancer update: "I am moving in the right direction"

Sports

22 days ago

Oscar Chalupsky has shared an emotional cancer update after a difficult start to his latest treatment, revealing his blood markers are improving.

Scottburgh man found dead after disappearing during swimming trip

Sports

22 days ago

A 53-year-old Scottburgh man was found dead at Scottburgh Main Beach after a multi-day search. NSRI and police worked tirelessly to recover his body.

Tall AS$ Mo shares WhatsApp Messages from DJ Tira over alleged fake Louis Vuitton sneakers

Celebrities

22 days ago

Tall AS$ Mo accuses DJ Tira of sporting counterfeit Louis Vuitton sneakers, sharing leaked messages revealing Tira's desperate plea to remove the posts.

Hugo Broos speaks out on Pitso Mosimane's possible Bafana Bafana appointment

Football

22 days ago

Hugo Broos has warned the South African Football Association against appointing Pitso Mosimane as the next Bafana Bafana coach, raising concerns over the move.

Despatch hockey star Anka van Schalkwyk, 19, dies in tragic crash

Sports

22 days ago

Despatch hockey star Anka van Schalkwyk, 19, died in a crash with former Kirkwood rugby captain Tiaan van Heerden, 21, leaving schools in mourning.

Tragedy strikes Hoërskool Kirkwood as former rugby captain dies in crash

Rugby

22 days ago

Hoërskool Kirkwood is mourning former first XV rugby captain Tiaan van Heerden after he died in a fatal crash in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 22 August 2026

10 South African actors who made it big in Hollywood, from Charlize Theron to Sasha Pieterse

Celebrities

23 days ago

South Africa has produced a remarkable number of globally recognised actors who have carved out major careers in Hollywood, from Oscar winners to sci-fi icons.

“I Wanna Cry”: US mum in Cape Town says SA community changed her kids’ birthday parties forever

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

An American mum who lives in Cape Town was moved to tears after 30 children showed up for her son’s birthday, showing her a side of SA community life.

"Open a case": Online shopping fail has Mzansi in stitches as dress swamps SA woman in TikTok post

People

23 days ago

A South African shared her hilarious online shopping fail as her oversized dress sparks laughter and relatable comments from Mzansi on social media.

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