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.

9389 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"He knows he's handsome": Friends drool over handsome flight attendant during manual demonstrations

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"Our pilots are the best": SA praises FlySafair pilot after a terrifying storm turbulence

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Mandla N and Miss Universe SA 2025 Melissa Nayimuli announce engagement

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Media personality Khaya Dlanga comments on the death of Witness D, wife speaks

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Jackie Phamotse reacts to Witness D's voice note before he died

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Zodwa Wabantu reacts to fan tearing her underwear during performance

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'Inimba' actor Loyiso McDonald and Robert Marawa call out Elon Musk on X

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Former 'The Queen' actor Loyiso McDonald and sportscaster Robert Marawa recently had social media buzzing when they dragged businessman Elon Musk on X.

Who was Witness D: Meet Marius van der Merwe, the Assassinated Madlanga Commission whistleblower

South Africa

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Marius van der Merwe was a former police officer who served as a witness in the ongoing Madlanga Commission. He was killed on Friday, 5 November 2025.

Cassper Nyovest opens up about his extreme financial struggles in emotional video

Celebrities

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South African rapper and businesswoman Cassper Nyovest opened up about facing an extreme financial crisis and the emotional toll it has caused him.

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth deregistered by Sharks before Champions Cup kick-off

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Springboks and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth has been deregistered, missing several Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship games due to a 12-week ban.

"He stole the show": Internet impressed as woman's brother becomes her backup dancer in viral trend

Family and Relationships

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Watch the viral TikTok trend where a woman's brother stole the show as her backup dancer, impressing thousands online, including rapper Cassper Nyovest.

Sofia Pernas' net worth explained: how rich is Justin Hartley's wife?

Celebrity biographies

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Sofia Pernas' net worth, estimated at $1.5 million, is from her impressive acting career. She rose to fame as Marisa Sierras on The Young and the Restless.

Is Colin Farrell married? Breaking down all his high-profile romances

Celebrity biographies

5 months ago

"Is Colin Farrell married?" has been a burning question among fans of the Irish actor. He is single & unmarried despite being in several high-profile relationships.

Meet Autumn Stiff Jennings, CNN commentator Scott Jennings's wife

Celebrity biographies

5 months ago

Autumn Stiff Jennings, popularly known as Scott Jennings's wife, is an American payroll manager at CrossCountry Consulting, boasting over twenty years in accounting.

Meet Robert Neal-Watkins and Sari Watkins, JuJu Watkins' parents

Celebrity biographies

5 months ago

JuJu Watkins' parents, Robert Neal-Watkins and Sari Watkins, played a crucial role in her basketball career, winning two gold medals and MVP honours.

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