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.

9974 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Shebeshxt becomes 1st artist to win Song of the Year while in prison, SA reacts: "History was made"

Celebrities

6 months ago

An AI-generated Ramaphosa dance video divided South Africans as clip hit 9 million views online

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Cyan Boujee shades Thuli Phongolo after falling on stage at DJ Maphorisa’s event

Celebrities

6 months ago

KZN SAPS arrests officers for various crimes during festive season, SA praises General Mkhwanazi

South Africa

6 months ago

Celebrities who went under the knife in 2025, from Nadia Nakai to Vuyokazi Nciweni

Celebrities

6 months ago

A woman’s reaction to an Afrikaner wanting to return to South Africa reignited debate around refugee claims

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Maskandi star Umafikizolo wins Ukhozi FM's Song of the Year, SA reacts: "It was obvious"

Music

6 months ago

South African rising Maskandi star Umafikizolo was announced as the winner of Ukhozi FM Song of the Year 2025. Fans had mixed reactions about this win.

Undocumented man leaps from bridge while evading police at Gauteng roadblock

South Africa

6 months ago

An undocumented foreign national died after jumping off a bridge to evade police during a Gauteng roadblock, sparking nationwide debate on policing and immigration.

Fans react to Makhadzi's leaked video call with mystery man after accident

Celebrities

6 months ago

Reactions to Makhadzi's car accident went from well-wishes to fans questioning a leaked screenshot of the singer's video call with a mysterious man.

Siv Ngesi's compliment to DJ Zinhle flies over heads: "Guys, is this a compliment?"

Celebrities

6 months ago

On DJ Zinhle's birthday, comedian and outspoken social commentator Siv Ngesi left a comment on one of her pictures that was confused for an insult.

Suspected photos of Makhadzi's car accident sparks chatter

Celebrities

6 months ago

Limpopo singer Makhadzi was involved in a car accident on her way to Johannesburg on New Year's Eve. She was travelling from Limpopo when the accident occurred.

Award-winning musician Makhadzi was involved in a car accident, SA reacts: "Get well soon"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Limpopo artist Makhadzi, born Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, who is known for his songs Mokovha, Vumani, and Ghanama, was reportedly in a car accident on New Year's Eve.

Makazole Mapimpi among Springboks’ lowest earners in 2025: How much they made

Rugby

6 months ago

Makazole Mapimpi listed among the lowest-earning Springboks in 2025. This report breaks down how much he and other South African rugby stars earned during the year.

SA reacts to DSTV keeping 12 channels: "Best news ever"

TV Shows

6 months ago

DSTV will no longer cancel its 12 popular channels, Discovery Channel, TLC, Cartoonito, Cartoon Network, CNN International, Food Network, The Travel Channel, etc.

Tragedy on N1: Motorist fatally injured by brick thrown from overpass in Gauteng

South Africa

6 months ago

A Gauteng motorist died after a brick was thrown from an overpass, highlighting road safety concerns as Arrive Alive calls for urgent preventative measures.

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