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.

10559 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

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People

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"This is sickening": Activist calls for end to genocide labels following KwaZulu-Natal mass murder

Family and Relationships

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Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka’s backstage hug sparks reactions: "Thought it was a hidden kiss"

Celebrities

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Celebrities

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Cape Town rugby teen’s life cut short in brutal robbery as mother speaks out in heartbreak

Rugby

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Prince Kaybee encourages Zee Nxumalo following Metro FM Music Awards snub: "Get to work!"

Celebrities

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Ngizwe Mchunu backtracks? viral clip shows shift after anti-immigrant rhetoric backlash

South Africa

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Controversial radio host Ngizwe Mchunu is trending after a viral interview, softening parts of his anti-immigration stance while facing renewed online criticism

Lamiez Holworthy reacts after fans speculate she is pregnant: “Stop monitoring women’s wombs”

Celebrities

5 months ago

Lamiez Holworthy addresses pregnancy rumours following her energetic performance at the Metro FM Music Awards 2026 Pre-Party, just weeks after her wedding.

"Moving like Michael": Man’s legs take centre stage in RocoMama's fiery wing challenge

People

5 months ago

A brave gent faces RocoMamas' fiery wing challenge, leading to uncontrollable leg movements. Mzansi reacts to the spicy hilarity and health warnings emerge.

Monswamy massacre: Thami Ntuli commends SAPS and community's work in apprehending suspects

Politics

5 months ago

Thami Ntuli commends police and community collaboration after three suspects arrested for the brutal murder of seven Monswamy family members in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mpumalanga baptism goes wrong after church members drown

South Africa

5 months ago

Three women tragically drowned during a baptism in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, as rising river water caused a horrifying incident. The police issued safety warnings.

"New kasi journalist": Brave woman captures chaotic scene of the CIT robbery in Thembisa, SA stunned

People

5 months ago

A young content creator was filming a live recording of the Thembisa cash-in-transit robbery when she heard gunshots and had to run for her life.

Somizi snubs Ngizwe Mchunu following his homophobic remarks, SA weighs in: "SomGaga is right"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Somizi snubbed Ngizwe Mchunu in a viral video, igniting backlash over Mchunu's past homophobic remarks as SA praised Somizi's stand for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Donald Trump shooting attempt, videos shows harrowing moment at White House dinner

People

5 months ago

A dramatic night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolds as President Trump and Vice President Vance are rushed to safety amid a security threat.