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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DJ Warras commented on his death in November 2025: "I hope you've been entertained"

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Mzansi Magic pays tribute to DJ Warras: "Thank you for the laughter"

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SA reacts to DJ Warra's last post on X about weapons and thieves: "The irony of his last post"

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Junior King's family gives an update on the passenger who was hospitalised after car crash

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The family of Junior King recently gave an update on the passenger, who was hospitalised from the car accident, which claimed the life of their son.

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Legendary actress Sonia Mbele, who recently joined eTV's soapie 'Scandal!' as Botsotso's (Wright Ngubeni) mother, Mamsie, will take a break from the show.

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Springboks' Jean Kleyn and wife Aisling share their heartbreaking loss of one twin while navigating pregnancy after IVF, reflecting on grief and hope.

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Rugby legend Peter Meagher was tragically killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the sporting world and beyond.

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Fan-favourite 'Skeem Saam' character Mapitsi Maputla has been trending on social media since she clashed with her mother-in-law, Meikie Maputla, on the show.

The memorial service of talented rapper Junior King has been confirmed

Celebrities

4 months ago

The family of talented musician Junior King has announced his memorial service on social media this week following his passing on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

Fans compare Zee Nxumalo and Makhadzi's looks by Somizi Mhlongo: "He did Makhadzi dirty"

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Social media erupted with criticism after Somizi Mhlongo debuted his latest dress designs for Sompire Femme, modelled by Makhadzi and Zee Nxumalo.

Junior King's wife shares videos of their last moments together: "Till death do us apart"

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4 months ago

Musician Reece Lane recently honoured her late husband, Junior King, who died in a tragic car accident in the early hours of Thursday, 11 December 2025.

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4 months ago

An Afrikaner taught his American wife how to sokkie and melted hearts online, with social media users praising the fun cultural exchange and playful dance moment.

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