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.

9982 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Meet Adam Kinzinger's wife, Sofia Boza-Holman: the couple married in Guatemala in 2020

Celebrity biographies

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Siblings’ lifelong dream of becoming doctors touched South Africans after their story went viral

Family and Relationships

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Anna Osceola is Jon Hamm's first wife, but what about Jennifer Westfeldt?

Celebrity biographies

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Bryan Woo's parents: meet the family behind the Mariners' pitching ace

Celebrity biographies

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Inside the scandal that got Melany Viljoen's hubby disbarred

Celebrities

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Mapimpi affair rumours: Boks star's partner Sasha de Sousa issues stylish, confident reaction

Rugby

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Video: A look at evening gown Miss Universe SA Melissa Nayimuli wore during preliminary competition

Celebrities

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Miss Universe South Africa Melissa Nayimuli made headlines on social media recently after the evening gown she wore at the preliminary competition went viral.

Miss Universe Zimbabwe's national costume gets mixed reactions: "Looks a bit illuminati"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Miss Universe Zimbabwe Lyshanda Moyas showcases her national costume at the 2025 competition in Thailand, sparking mixed reactions ranging from admiration to jokes.

Sizwe Dhlomo weighs in on viral video praising Harare’s infrastructure, SA confused: "Is it 2004 in Zimbabwe?”

Celebrities

8 months ago

Sizwe Dhlomo humorously reacts to a video praising Harare's infrastructure, sparking laughter and debate among South Africans on Zimbabwe's skyscrapers.

"The money is good": SA English online teacher opens up about earnings working 12-hour days

People

8 months ago

An English online teacher named Gugu opened up about her earnings on Preply, revealing she works 12-hour days and charges up to $28 per hour. SA related to her story

Mpumalanga High Court Postpones Hillary Gardee Murder Trial After Defence Requests New Lawyer

South Africa

8 months ago

The Mpumalanga High Court has granted the postponement of the Hillary Gardee murder trial to December 12, 2025, as suspect Rassie Nkune changes lawyer.

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to Mzansi comparing Brown Mogotsi to comedian Skhumba

Celebrities

8 months ago

Sizwe Dhlomo reacted to a social media user comparing Brown Mogotsi to comedian Skhumba Hlophe. The user posted a side-by-side look at the two gentlemen.