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.

9476 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Seasoned broadcaster Gareth Cliff has weighed in on the Democratic Alliance (DA) nominating former leader Helen Zille as its candidate for mayor of Johannesburg.

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A South African woman caused a stir online with her RDP house renovation, which she transformed into a stylish home. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

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Jenna Ortega's buccal fat removal claims sparked after her appearance at the July 2025 Wednesday premiere. Did she go under the knife for that sharp jawline?

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National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola sparked mixed reactions after his response to a question during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

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