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.

9470 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

MK Party blasts Cyril Ramaphosa for delayed response to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations, SA divided

Politics

10 months ago

"Literally brought him back to life": Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis rejoices over son's gf from childhood

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

2 Pretoria lotto winnners to be awarded over R25M in total, 1 player's R30 turns into millions

People

10 months ago

Sonia Booth warns women against social media lies: "Stop envying perfect-looking marriages"

Celebrities

10 months ago

MaWhoo stuns as Spotify Africa's Equal Ambassador for July, shares powerful advice to women

Celebrities

10 months ago

EFF opposes Starlink operating in South Africa, Mzansi divided as party says it's a security threat

South Africa

10 months ago

Video: Zuma buys R1 million car, shares touching moment with his mom

Celebrities

10 months ago

Sabelo Zuma, known as Zuma, purchased a new car, a Volkswagen Golf GTI worth between R857 100 and R1 021 000 and shared a heartwarming moment with his mom.

"Voetsek!": KwaZulu-Natal woman tries to film content but gets attacked by dogs in hilarious video

People

10 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman's attempt to film content in a grassy field went hilariously wrong when dogs appeared, leading to her shouting "Voetsek!" and running away.

Tyla's new song 'Is It' receives rave reviews from music lovers: "It was worth the wait"

Music

10 months ago

Tyla's new single 'Is It' has received great reviews from fans. Released on Friday, 11 July 2025, the hit has been trending on social media platforms.

A viral video showing a basic house in Rustenburg with an unexpectedly high price caused a stir across Mzansi

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video showing a worn-down house in Rustenburg priced at R500,000 went viral and sparked widespread outrage and disbelief among South Africans.

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his wife Tsakani appear in court for Tebogo Thobejane's attempted murder

Celebrities

10 months ago

Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and his wife appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court for the attempted murder of actress Tebogo Thobejane on 11 July 2025.

Mel Viljoen shares controversial comments about working with black co-stars, Mzansi unimpressed

TV Shows

10 months ago

South Africans are reacting strongly after Real Housewives of Pretoria star Melany Viljoen shared her experience working with the show's black cast members.

Viewers rave about Mzansi Magic's telenovela 'Inimba': "They did a brilliant job"

TV Shows

10 months ago

Many South African viewers on social media have been raving about the newly introduced telenovela, 'Inimba.' The show has been trending since it aired on TV.