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.

10557 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Mzansi comments on a video of MacG's wife, Naledi, partying up a storm on her birthday

Celebrities

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Boland Rugby drama: Second player tied to expanding rape case in Court

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Pictures: Sizwe Dhlomo’s Amanzimtoti childhood home up for sale

Celebrities

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Sizwe Dhlomo’s childhood home in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal is on sale for R1.6 million, offering a rare look into his upbringing and family life.

Beyoncé, Rihanna and Heidi Klum among 5 stars who turned the Met Gala 2026 into wearable art

Celebrities

4 months ago

Rihanna, Tyla, and Beyoncé dazzled at the Met Gala 2026, showcasing bold "Fashion is Art" looks that captivated fans with their creativity and statement styles.

From love triangle to murder: Pretoria woman found guilty in brutal home invasion case

South Africa

4 months ago

A Pretoria woman, Antoinette Maritz, convicted of premeditated murder after a brutal home invasion, awaits sentencing. Disturbing details of the case revealed

"This is very sensible": Woman shares what R2.3k grocery haul really buys for her and her husband in a month

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4 months ago

TikToker @kalidreyer's R2,500 grocery haul sparks debate online about budgeting realism in 2026, highlighting rising costs and Mzansi's shopping experiences.

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Tyla turns heads at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom Valentino gown

Celebrities

4 months ago

Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla turned heads at the Met Gala 2026 in a custom Valentino gown. The star had people talking as she nailed her look.

"That car just drove off": Roodepoort motorbike and car collision caught on CCTV, SA astonished

People

4 months ago

A dramatic collision between a Toyota Fortuner and a motorbike in Roodepoort was caught on home CCTV, sparking an online debate over road safety.

Mr D and Takealot driver revealed real earnings and why tipping matters more than you think

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

A South African female delivery driver explained how much she earns per order and per fortnight, revealing the impact of tips and daily workload.

Minnie Dlamini wins hearts with hot two-piece snaps showing off her summer body

Music

4 months ago

TV presenter Minnie Dlamini posted some daring pictures posing by the poolside. As she enjoyed all that is left of summer, Minnie looked ravishing.

"Praying for your safety": Passenger on the hantavirus outbreak cruise ship breaks silence, SA moved

People

4 months ago

Reports claim that three people died and one is seriously ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde.

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