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.

9399 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Bless your union": The Logan Family's traditional Xhosa wedding excites South Africans

Family and Relationships

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D4vd's net worth: is the singer behind "Here With Me" a millionaire?

Celebrity biographies

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Katlego Maboe's ex Monique Muller reportedly arrested on gun possession charge

Celebrities

6 months ago

Grade 1 pupil at St Stithians College suffers hearing damage after alleged bullying incident

South Africa

6 months ago

Mother mourns as 2 Tshwane cousins shot and killed in brutal attack

South Africa

6 months ago

Flavius Mareka TVET College: Application, fees, courses, and campus locations

Education

6 months ago

Khaya Mthethwa breaks his silence on his marriage to Sine Ndlovu

Celebrities

6 months ago

Former 'Idols SA' contestant and media personality, Khaya Mthethwa, has reacted to reports that he tied the knot for the second time this past weekend.

Tony Forbes defends AKA following Bheki Cele's statements about Anele Tembe's death

Celebrities

6 months ago

AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, recently weighed in on former Police Minister Bheki Cele’s claims, in which he insinuated that Anele Tembe was murdered.

Johannesburg police dismantle human trafficking ring, rescuing 58 Ethiopian victims

South Africa

6 months ago

58 Ethiopian nationals were rescued from a safe house in Johannesburg where they were held under overcrowded and inhumane conditions. Three suspects were arrested.

Miss SA fans believe Gizelle Venske was robbed: "Return next year"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Fans of beauty queen Gizelle Venske criticised the Miss South African competition when she didn't make it as a top 3 finalist on Saturday, 25 October 2025, evening.

Qhawekazi Mazaleni breaks her silence on winning Miss SA 2025: "This is bigger than me"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Beauty queen and author Qhawekazi Mazaleni, who was crowned Miss SA 2025 on Saturday, 25 October 2025, recently opened up about winning the competition.

"We grew up on straw curls": Salon owner showcases curls made with plastic straws, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video of hairstylists using plastic straws to curl hair captivated thousands of viewers with the simple, creative, and long-lasting technique.

"She got humbled" Miss SA fans react to Luyanda Zuma's loss

Celebrities

6 months ago

Former 'Shaka ILembe' actress and beauty queen Luyanda Zuma left South Africans talking over the weekend when she didn't win the Miss SA 2025 title.

Shebeshxt was reportedly arrested for shooting a man in a road rage incident

Celebrities

6 months ago

Popular Limpopo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, aka Shebeshxt, was reportedly detained this week after a road rage incident in Limpopo province.

AKA's controversial post after his fiancée Anele Tembe's death resurfaces

Celebrities

6 months ago

One of the posts the late rapper AKA shared on his social media page after his fiancée Anele Tembe died has resurfaced, igniting anger among online users.

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