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 (current)

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 16 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.

7263 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"He's a good storyteller": Zuluboy intrigues SA with another viral story about heartbroken uncle

Family and Relationships

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Sannah Mchunu continues to troll Simphiwe Dana, posts afro-centric hairstyle: "Should I also apologise?"

Celebrities

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Kristin Cavallari's net worth: how rich is the CEO of Uncommon James?

Celebrity biographies

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Tiffany Meek considers options after bail is denied, maintains the real killer remains at large

South Africa

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A woman went viral after revealing she had been unemployed for 14 years despite holding a university degree

People

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Discover Sydney Sweeney's measurements: Key details about her physique

Celebrity biographies

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Chaos on the pitch: Referee attacked in Western Cape club rugby clash

Rugby

23 days ago

A Manenberg Rangers player assaulted a referee during a Western Cape club rugby match, prompting outrage and calls for disciplinary action from the rugby community.

A viral Facebook video shared a professor's payslip, showing a net pay above R100,000

People

23 days ago

A viral Facebook video shared a professor's payslip, showing a net pay above R100,000, sparking conversations on social media about academic salaries.

False Bay College online application 2025: trimester 3 guide for N4-N6 Engineering

Education

23 days ago

False Bay College online application 2025 for N4-N6 engineering runs from July 21 to August 29, 2025. N4–N6 covers Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.

"It's cheaper": Johannesburg man drops knowledge on how much power air fryer and stove use

People

23 days ago

A Joburg energy expert breaks down the real electricity costs of air fryers versus stoves, revealing surprising facts about where the actual savings come from.

Anele Mdoda trolls Simphiwe Dana after she claimed that celebs are copying her hairstyles, SA reacts

Celebrities

23 days ago

South African broadcaster Anele Mdoda recently trolled Simphiwe Dana on social media after the songstress made a bold claim and blasted Nomzamo Mbatha.

Boity shows off gorgeous body wearing a white swimsuit on vacation in Greece, SA in awe: "Chipi ke Chipi"

Celebrities

24 days ago

Boity Thulo recently showed off her gorgeous body while wearing a white swimsuit on her vacation in Greece. Netizens were in awe, with one fan saying she is a chipi.

Commission of Inquiry into General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations to begin in August

South Africa

24 days ago

Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga announced that the Commission of Inquiry into General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations will begin in August 2025.

'Gomora' star Sannah Mchunu mocks Simphiwe Dana for accusing Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyle

Celebrities

24 days ago

Former 'Gomora' actress Sannah Mchunu mocked singer Simphiwe Dana after she accused Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyles on Mzansi Magic's 'Shaka Ilembe.'

"Is it true?": Cape Town woman discovers Woolies doughnuts made in Spain, pic gets tongues wagging

People

24 days ago

A Cape Town Reddit user discovered a Woolworths muffin clearly labelled "Made in Spain," sparking confusion among shoppers who assumed the treats were locally made.

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