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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David Angelo’s career and life: Facts about the Daily Show writer

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Alvin and the Chipmunks in order: The exact sequence to follow the story

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Where does Pat Sajak live since retiring from Wheel of Fortune?

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Cindy Makhathini flaunts her assets in viral swimming pool video

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Mac G’s ‘Podcast and Chill’ was named SA’s most streamed podcast of 2025, securing back-to-back victory

Celebrities

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"He’s more of a beach person": Woman shows South African man's funny reaction to the Grand Canyon

People

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Springboks’ Eben Etzebeth banned 12 weeks for eye gouge on Alex Mann

Rugby

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Springboks star Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week suspension for an intentional eye-gouge on Alex Mann during South Africa’s 73-0 win over Wales.

Hip Hop star Da L.E.S reveals what caused his stroke, SA reacts

Celebrities

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Reality TV star and rapper Leslie Mampe, known as Da L.E.S., recently opened up about the stroke that caused him to lose his mobility and his speech.

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"I was flabbergasted": Cape Town gent asks about Woolies eggs expiry date in hilarious video

People

5 months ago

A Western Cape gentleman sparks laughter as he questions Woolies eggs' black stamps and expiry dates, prompting hilarious netizen reactions and explanations.

How tall is RuPaul out of drag? His real height and how it compares to his husband, Georges LeBar

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"How tall is RuPaul?" has been a trending question about America's most famous drag queen. He measures 6 feet 4 inches out of drag and 6 feet 9 inches in drag.

Schalk Burger: Springboks icons defend Eben Etzebeth after controversial red card saga

Rugby

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Springboks legends weigh in on Eben Etzebeth’s red card as the Disciplinary Committee delays its verdict, leaving the Bok star facing a potentially lengthy ban.

Is Truworths part of TFG? Facts on South Africa's retail giants

Services

5 months ago

The Foschini Group and Truworths International Ltd are major players in the South African and international fashion retail landscape. But is Truworths part of TFG?

Meet Matt Lauer's girlfriend: Shamin Abas, the luxury brand expert

Celebrity biographies

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Shamin Abas, popularly known as Matt Lauer’s girlfriend, is the luxury brand expert behind Shamin Abas Associates, a leading public relations and marketing firm.

Meet Matthew Booth: The 1.99 m giant of South African football

Sports

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Matthew Booth is a South African former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Why did most British media outlets dub him the White Knight?

"Festive is gonna start": Ravensmead Cape Town community gets a new pool for summer

Family and Relationships

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Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis opened a community pool in Ravensmead for the festive season. The video of him jumping in with excited children went viral.

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