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.

9458 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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DJ Sumbody murder case: Gauteng businessman arrested in connection with hit

Celebrities

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"That's a monster python": Western Cape giant snake scales dry tree, leaving bystanders in disbelief

People

9 months ago

'Izingane Zes'thembu': Tirelo pleads with Amahle to ask Mpumelelo to pay child support, SA reacts

Celebrities

9 months ago

Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' dies after 20 years in coma following tragic car accident

People

9 months ago

Former Advocate Malesela Teffo defends Kelly Khumalo over Senzo Meyiwa murder

Celebrities

9 months ago

"Trust men at your own risk": Wife catches husband with secret family at mall, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video showed grandmother pranking best friend about missing Nelson Mandela

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video went viral, featuring a grandmother pranking her best friend by feigning illness before revealing she simply missed Nelson Mandela.

Kelly Smith, Steveno van Rhyn and Jacquin Appollis return to court, trio to appeal life sentences

South Africa

9 months ago

Kelly Smith, Jacquin Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn will appear in court in August 2025, three months after they were sentenced to life behind bars.

"This guy is hitting his granny": KwaZulu-Natal monkey invades res room, forcing student to get help

People

9 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal student captures a dramatic moment when a stubborn monkey invades a residence room and refuses to leave without the banana it found in the kitchen.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen discusses Foot-and-Mouth Disease impact

South Africa

9 months ago

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen discussed the impact of foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in the country and called for a solution to its impact.

Tax trouble for Thapelo Mokoena: SARS targets actor's firm over R1.4 million VAT debt

Celebrities

9 months ago

SARS has targeted Easy Sundays Production, a production company owned by Thapelo Mokoena, for failure to pay value-added tax worth more than R1.4 million.

'Scandal!' actor Kwenzo Ngcobo wins big at Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards, SA applauds him

Celebrities

9 months ago

South African actor Kwenzo Ngcobo recently reached a huge career milestone, winning the Best Actor award at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards in July 2025.

Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina makes fun of the Miss SA drama

Celebrities

9 months ago

Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina has responded to the organisation's decision to postpone this year's competition after Stephanie Weil's departure.

'Blood & Water' star Khosi Ngema announces engagement, fans congratulate actress

Celebrities

9 months ago

'Blood & Water' actress Khosi Ngema announced her engagement. Fans congratulated the star, and her industry-mates joined in on the celebrations as well.

Springboks fans mock viral CEO cheating scandal as Boks smash Georgia

Rugby

9 months ago

Boks fans recreated viral 'kiss cam' controversy during the Georgia Test match as Springboks cruise to a 55-10 win. The parody left fans in stitches.

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