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.

10573 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"I want to see": Woman shares how much Gold Reef City cost her and a plus one

Family and Relationships

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Ndlozi says country benefits nothing from Malema being in jail, South Africans share mixed reactions

South Africa

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New footage of Martha Mani Rantsofu's murder surfaces, citizens react as gunman caught on camera

South Africa

5 months ago

Pirates legend Eugene Zwane breaks silence on son Samkelo’s Siwelele struggles

Football

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Julius Malema says he will not be intimidated by young Afrikaner boys following court appearance

Politics

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Gerda Steyn breaks silence as Soweto Marathon payment saga deepens

Sports

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Lekompo star Shandesh responds to Mimi Mogale cheating scandal

Celebrities

5 months ago

Shandesh breaks her silence on cheating allegations involving her ex-girlfriend, Mimi Mogale, and confirms their breakup, and warns of legal action.

Julius Malema's bodyguard is suing the state R20 million for malicious prosecution

South Africa

5 months ago

Adriaan Snyman, Julius Malema's bodyguard, sues the state for malicious prosecution over the 2018 firearm incident at an EFF rally, claiming lack of evidence.

State links AKA murder case to 2022 Durban taxi boss killing

South Africa

5 months ago

The State seeks to link the 2022 murder of taxi boss Sibongiseni Khanyile to the killings of rapper Kiernan Forbes and chef Tebello Motsoane through new evidence.

Two Oceans Marathon drama: Illegal race swaps trigger women’s Top 10 shake-up

Sports

5 months ago

Two men disqualified at the Two Oceans Half Marathon for identity fraud reshuffle top women's results, sparking an investigation into race integrity breaches.

EFF Youth Command threatens to make SA ungovernable if Malema is found guilty

Politics

5 months ago

Mahlatse Dlamini warns of an ungovernable nation if EFF leader Julius Malema is sentenced for firearm discharge, while the party prepares to appeal the decision.

"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

People

5 months ago

A South African woman went viral on TikTok after showing how her then R65k salary left her with only R7K after paying SARS, a car instalment and loans.

Singer Naledi Aphiwe drags Lamiez Holworthy's lookalike: "No one is bullying you"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Award-winning musician Naledi Aphiwe slammed Lamiez Holworthy's lookalike on social media on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, after she tried to defend herself.

Afriforum CEO Kallie Kriel slams appointment of Roelf Meyer as Ambassador to USA

Politics

5 months ago

Afriforum CEO Kallie Kriel criticises Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US Ambassador, labelling him a flip-flopper and highlighting concerns over his ANC affiliation.

Rachel John touches down in Mzansi to sweet reaction from Siya Kolisi

Rugby

5 months ago

Siya Kolisi's rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John, shared heartwarming footage after touching down in South Africa, giving followers a glimpse into her homecoming.

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