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.

9468 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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

Family and Relationships

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

Family and Relationships

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

South Africa

9 months ago

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

People

9 months ago

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

South Africa

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

Celebrities

9 months ago

'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.

Scotts Maphuma angers Mzansi after ignoring fans again: “I really don’t like this guy”

Celebrities

9 months ago

South African controversial Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma recently angered many netizens on social media after a video of him ignoring his fan again went viral.

'Kings of Joburg' star Zolisa Xaluva secures R350K payout from Seriti Studios

Celebrities

9 months ago

Famous actor Zolisa Xaluva has officially won his case with the controversial production house, Seriti Studios, and was awarded the outstanding R350,000.

Nomzamo Mbatha’s sister accused of embarrassing Londie London in podcast interview

Celebrities

9 months ago

Nomzamo Mbatha's older sister, Wendy Mbatha, was criticised on social media over the weekend for grilling fan-favourite reality TV star Londie London.

Kevin Hart's net worth explained: is he secretly on track to hit billionaire status?

Celebrity biographies

9 months ago

Kevin Hart's net worth, estimated at $450 million, reflects his rise from humble beginnings to global superstardom as an American comedian and actor.

Is Stefanie Ladewig Victor Osimhen's wife or girlfriend? All about the German‑Cameroonian model

Celebrity biographies

9 months ago

Stefanie Ladewig is a German-Cameroonian model, popularly known as Victor Osimhen's wife. They reportedly met in 2018 while Osimhen was playing for VfL Wolfsburg.

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