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.

9969 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Judge finds that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s incarceration in KZN not in the interest of Justice

South Africa

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Actress Connie Ferguson's lookalike goes viral: "I thought it was her until I saw the badge"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Zola Ntshangase's second marriage makes headlines after viral photo

Celebrities

5 months ago

R102 Durban South crash: Multiple fatalities reported in horrific accident as taxi and truck collide

South Africa

5 months ago

Grace Mondlana's impressive numbers on social media has fans hailing her the Goat

Celebrities

5 months ago

Rugby star forced into early retirement after suffering heart attack

Rugby

5 months ago

Mzansi revisits Nomzamo Mbatha’s tearful Instagram Live after heartbreak: "When was this?"

Celebrities

5 months ago

An old video of Nomzamo Mbatha struggling to deal with heartbreak after her split from Masego "Maps" Maponyane sparked a heated discussion on social media.

General Senona confirms forwarding police information to Cat Matlala, doesn't believe he was wrong

South Africa

5 months ago

Hawks boss General Lesetja Senona admitted that he sent a document containing sensitive police information to Vusimuzi Matlala, but maintained he did nothing wrong.

AKA’s daughter Kairo Forbes leaves fans emotional with 38th birthday tribute clip: "He was a great dad"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Kairo Forbes shares a heartfelt video remembering her late father, Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, on his 38th birthday, evoking emotion from fans across South Africa.

Brown Mogotsi subpoenaed to face Ad Hoc Committee, South Africans react with amusement and annoyance

South Africa

5 months ago

Parliament has moved to subpoena Brown Mogotsi after he refused to appear before the Ad Hoc Committee unless his demands are met, sparking annoyed reactions online.

All at 23 as content creator bought luxury BMW cash and reached million-rand milestone

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

A South African content creator inspired Mzansi after buying a luxury BMW X3 cash at 23, reflecting years of growth, discipline and financial consistency.

Meghan Trainor's weight loss story, lifestyle shifts and public reaction

Celebrity biographies

5 months ago

Meghan Trainor's weight loss journey has sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans describing her as "unrecognisable". How did she achieve her current physique?

Damon Darling's net worth, career, and background: Key facts about the content creator

Celebrity biographies

5 months ago

TikToker Damon Darling is widely recognised for his "Gotta Dollar" series. How did his background, failures and struggles influence his professional career?