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 (current)

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 16 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.

7254 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Happy souls": Afrikaner woman jams to Amapiano with alleged lover at tavern, SA entertained

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Minister Gayton McKenzie responds to racist remarks amid SAHRC complaint from ActionSA

Politics

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"May this inspire others": Domestic worker with viral business gives back to community, SA moved

Women Empowerment

12 days ago

"Tried it on white shirts": Domestic worker shows affordable hack to make linen brighter

People

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"I have big dreams": Domestic worker turns passion into business with viral rusk recipe

Women Empowerment

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Max Minghella's wife: is the actor married or single in 2025?

Celebrity biographies

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"These kids are lying": Costs of matric dance outfits leave SA in disbelief

People

12 days ago

A content creator attended a school's matric dance and asked learners about the cost of their outfits. The amounts spent left many people in utter disbelief.

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Services

12 days ago

The Lawns at the Roundhouse menu offers a vibrant mix of Mediterranean flavours and fresh dishes and caters to all tastes, including plant-based and seafood options.

What happened to Rinkie Tleane after playing Matete in Bophelo ke Semphekgo?

TV Shows

12 days ago

Rinkie Tleane gained traction for portraying Matete in Bophelo Ke Semphekgo. However, she has not graced the screen for years. Where is the Sepedi actress now?

"If I could give to my kid, I would": SA reacts to luxury cars at Stellenbosch University

People

12 days ago

A TikTok video showing luxury cars at Stellenbosch University, claimed to be driven by students, sparks a debate on wealth, status, and campus life.

"Don't go to America": Ford dealership bosses share amagwinya and polony for lunch, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

A TikTok video of two local Ford car dealership bosses dividing a traditional South African meal at work melted the hearts of many online viewers.

"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

12 days ago

An American content creator, Steven Shapiro, visited Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to pay for people’s rent, leaving strangers grateful for his generosity.

"Don't take it to heart": Hectic preps for umcimbi, no one shows up, SA astonished

People

12 days ago

A woman prepared a massive traditional feast with umqombothi and slaughtered meat, only for guests to allegedly not show up, sparking curiosity online.

Victims' family disappointed after 2 of the pig farm murder suspects' cases are withdrawn

South Africa

12 days ago

Rudolph De Wet, one of the men accused of killing Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu on a pig farm in Limpopo, was set free after he turned state witness.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi bonds with Junior Boks star

Rugby

12 days ago

Siya Kolisi went shopping and hung out with Junior Bok Batho Hlekani in Cape Town, showing mentorship that fans praised as inspiring and genuine.

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