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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R150 per month snack stokvel haul by woman in TikTok video leaves South Africa split

People

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Husband killed, wife and son assaulted in Tembisa house robbery

South Africa

4 months ago

"Don't worry about my shopping": Afrikaner woman in Scotland explains work schedule to troll

People

4 months ago

Zimbabwean woman in South Africa for 1st time stunned by KFC price difference in TikTok video

People

4 months ago

Man selling painting of neighbourhood with Table Mountain for thousands in TikTok video leaves South Africa

People

4 months ago

"Use this as motivation": 21-Year-old shows Ferrari 488 Spider's fill-up cost

People

4 months ago

Junior King's wife reveals a promise the musician made to her in 2022: "And you did"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Popular artist Junior King's wife, Reece Lane, has shared a promise her late husband made to her before he passed away on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

DJ Zinhle's Era inspires woman to design dream handbag for music star

People

4 months ago

DJ Zinhle's Era brand thrives as a TikTok creator showcases a unique handbag design, prompting South African admiration and lively online debate over its logo.

Charlotte Crosby's net worth today: is the Geordie Shore star still in debt?

Celebrity biographies

4 months ago

Charlotte Crosby’s net worth, estimated at $1 million, is from her career as an English television personality, brand endorsements, and from savvy business ventures.

The untold story of Regis Philbin's son, Daniel, and what led to his early death

Celebrity biographies

4 months ago

Regis Philbin's son, Daniel Philbin, worked at the U.S Department of Defence, and he was born with a spinal cord defect that led to an amputation of his legs.

Rugby mourns young player who died unexpectedly after scoring a try

Rugby

4 months ago

Ireland rugby young star Adam Hegarty has passed away suddenly just hours after scoring a try in a match, leaving the sports community in mourning state.

A video showed a man battling permanent marker on his Volkswagen GTI, with netizens offering advice

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A TikTok video captured a man struggling to remove permanent marker from his GTI following a school farewell prank, sparking laughs, advice, and viral reactions.

Junior King’s bestie reveals his last words hours before his death: "Ons almal is net geleen vir mekaar"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Kaymedusa, Junior King’s best friend, shares a heartfelt tribute and reveals their last conversation before his tragic death in a car accident on 11 December 2025.

Tragic 2025: Junior King dies, Big Zulu & Shebeshxt survive as car accidents haunt Mzansi celebs

Celebrities

4 months ago

South African celebrities who were involved in car accidents in 2025 include Big Zulu, Kharishma, DJ Chymamusique and Junior King, who recently passed away.

"Jealous Trump": SA cracks jokes over more dance footage of vibey Afrikaner gents in Mzansi

People

4 months ago

Three Afrikaner gents' playful dance moves at an outdoor gathering went viral on TikTok, winning hearts with their carefree energy, humour, and spontaneous fun.

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