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 (current)

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 16 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.

7254 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

James Holzhauer's net worth: did 'Jeopardy!' make him rich?

Celebrity biographies

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Trevor Bauer's net worth: How rich is the controversial MLB pitcher?

Celebrity biographies

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Discover BigXthaPlug's net worth: how rich is the rap star today?

Celebrity biographies

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Open Book Festival 2025: Dates, venues and how to book your tickets

Entertainment

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Monica Padman's net worth: how rich is the Armchair Expert co-host?

Celebrity biographies

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"The country was being sold here": Man gives tour of the alleged Gupta mansion, SA reacts

People

23 hours ago

"Your grant is waiting for you": American man explains why he misses SA car washes, SA amused

People

a day ago

An American man's video about why he missed South African car washes went viral, sparking a conversation about the country's unique service culture.

“This is actually nice”: SA wowed by woman’s easy and secure foldable aluminium washing line in her yard

People

a day ago

South Africans were amazed by a Mzansi woman's easy and secure foldable washing line in her yard. She had just installed an aluminium gate and garage door.

“Classroom to MD”: Teacher shows up all glammed up to matric ball and goes viral on TikTok

People

a day ago

A young South African teacher wowed the internet when she showed up in a gorgeous look to her school's matric ball. The people of Mzansi were stunned.

"R30 tip is an insult": South Africans appalled by 6-figure bill's measly tip

People

a day ago

A South African TikTok user shared how a patron with a R225 040 bill left only a R30 tip after enjoying expensive alcoholic beverages, sparking outrage.

See Mihlali Ndamase, Faith Nketsi, and two more South African influencers before and after the fame

Celebrities

a day ago

Our favourite it girls are trending after their throwback pictures surfaced online. We explore how much Mihlali Ndamase, Faith Nketsi, and others have changed.

Ian Cameron and 2 DA Members of Parliament attacked during oversight visit in Western Cape

Politics

a day ago

Ian Cameron and two DA members were attacked after an oversight visit to the South African Police Service Training College in Phillipi, Western Cape.

Late Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro’s video on ex-wife rumours surfaces after his death

Football

a day ago

A resurfaced video of late Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro addressing ex-wife rumours has sparked debate following his death. He passed away on 18 August 2025.

Springboks shake up squad ahead of crucial Australia showdown

Rugby

a day ago

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus made major squad changes after injuries and a tough loss, recalling key players ahead of their next clash with Australia.