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.

10617 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Ex-Bafana Bafana international lands head coach role in Europe

Football

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Another group of Afrikaners allegedly arrive in USA as refugees

South Africa

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Drone footage of sacred Venda waterfall sparked debate over culture and boundaries

People

6 months ago

Musa Mseleku’s post about his marriage to MaKhumalo raises questions: "Are you in a war?"

Celebrities

6 months ago

82-Year-Old Merebank woman strangled in her own home

South Africa

6 months ago

"Love that you apologised": Kid stands his ground at discipline camp, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Abongwe Mseleku shades Musa Mseleku after graduating: "Thank you for being a present father"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Abongwe Mseleku celebrates graduating from AFDA Film School, but her emotional message praising her mother and hinting at family tension gets Mzansi talking.

"You made my night shift": Petrol attendant gets massive tip from generous motorist

People

6 months ago

A petrol attendant, Tebogo Mokoena, received a generous tip from motorist Rob Retief, capturing hearts with their touching interaction in a viral TikTok video.

A Complete Guide to Applying to University in 2026

Education

6 months ago

University applications for 2027 are now open. This guide helps matric learners confidently navigate the process, choose courses, and secure their place.

"I'm impressed": Japan's ambassador shares what being in South Africa for over a year has been like

People

6 months ago

Japan's Ambassador to South Africa, Fumio Shimizu, shared a heartfelt video reflecting on his first year in the country, greeting South Africans in local languages.

"Don't change your mind": Trending wife burns memorabilia of cheating husband, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A heartbroken woman who had just discovered that her husband was in a relationship with over 100 women burnt her wedding dress and pictures in a TikTok video.

ANC Chief Whip says Parliament sees no reason to grant Sarah-Jane Trent's request to scrap testimony

South Africa

6 months ago

Can you do a meta description? It needs to be in the past tense and cover the basics. It should be between 145 and 165 characters and preferably in one sentence.

Nathan Kirsh to be richer than Johann Rupert after sale of Jetro Restaurant Depot

Money

6 months ago

South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh's sale of Jetro has elevated his net worth beyond Johann Rupert's, marking a significant milestone in his business legacy.

Nasty C photographed with R1.2million Ford Raptor, SA congratulates rapper

Celebrities

6 months ago

South African rapper Nasty C was photographed next to his brand new Ford Raptor. Social media users went into a frenzy over the rapper's latest purchase.

Vusimuzi Matlala challenges phone evidence used by ad hoc committee

South Africa

6 months ago

Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala disputes the authenticity of data used in the police corruption probe, questioning evidence retrieval and consent during his testimony.

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