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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Celebrities

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"Daddy is beaming with pride": Former 'Isidingo' star at daughter's graduation leaves SA nostalgic

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Former 'BBMzansi' star Neliswa Ngada gets real about her relationship with The Don

Celebrities

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Mpho Popps’ birthday shout-out to his wife sparks age debate: "Aren't you a bit old for her?"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Heinz Winckler and wife Alette dragged over "fat-phobic" comments about overweight pastors

Celebrities

6 months ago

Pastor Heinz Winckler and his wife were reportedly dragged over their comments about pastors who are overweight. Their comments were labelled "fat-phobic."

“You make ANC look bad": Helen Zille pothole snorkel stunt forces City of Johannesburg into action

South Africa

6 months ago

The City of Joburg addresses a three-year-old pothole on Balder Road after Helen Zille's snorkelling stunt highlights infrastructure decay and community frustration.

Nandipha Magudumana’s family refutes rumours of government talks over funeral attendance

South Africa

6 months ago

Nandipha Magudumana's family denies claims of seeking government approval for her mother’s funeral attendance, urging for privacy as they grieve their loss.

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

Industry

6 months ago

Chicken Licken faces massive backlash after announcing the immediate removal of iconic rubber bands from all South African branches from 31 March 2026

Finance Minister confirms R3 fuel levy reduction as oil prices surge amid Middle East conflict

South Africa

6 months ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that South Africa will reduce the fuel levy by R3 per litre in April to offset the rising oil prices.

Capitec customers can now get their Smart ID at 67 bank branches across Mzansi

South Africa

6 months ago

Capitec expands Smart ID services to 67 branches, enabling quick applications in under five minutes and pushing Mzansi past 100 bank branches for the first time.

Pregnant KZN nurse fatally stabbed while picking up 7-year-old daughter, suspect arrested

South Africa

6 months ago

A pregnant nurse, Aleyka Shaik, was brutally killed outside her home in KwaZulu-Natal. A 39-year-old suspect was arrested after fleeing the scene.

Nigeria tells citizens to lie low amid KuGompo City protests as locals ask when they are going home

South Africa

6 months ago

The Nigerian High Commission urged its citizens in South Africa to lie low and remain law-abiding amid the protests in KuGompo City, sparking backlash online.

Lamiez Holworthy trends after shading her lookalike in viral video

Celebrities

6 months ago

Lamiez Holworthy threw shade at her lookalike after the woman was called out for her rude behaviour towards the DJ's fans for pointing out their similarities.

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