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.

7271 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

“You did that”: Woman flexes her weight loss transformation from 2021 to 2025, SA raves

People

29 days ago

Tributes pour in for FC Conradie, CEO of Gondwana Private Game Reserve, killed by elephant

People

29 days ago

Video: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh dismantles Kenny Kunene's excuse for visiting DJ Sumbody murder suspect

Celebrities

29 days ago

Who is Tom Izzo's first wife? Lupe Izzo's life and love story

Celebrity biographies

29 days ago

Where is Sam Ibrahim now? Inside his reclusive life in Merrylands

Celebrity biographies

29 days ago

"We are here because of South Africa": Couple thanks SA while showing off their house in Zimbabwe

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

"This should be illegal": R8k rental in Cape Town gives SA chest pains in video, Mzansi reacts

People

29 days ago

A young lady showcased an apartment in Cape Town priced at R8k per month. The TikTok video went viral, sparking mixed reactions among South Africans.

"I pray for justice": Friend speaks out about SA stewardess' murder 10 days before her 21st birthday

People

29 days ago

A friend paid tribute to murdered SA stewardess Paige Bell on her 21st birthday. The Hillcrest woman was killed on a luxury yacht after filing harassment complaints.

A Haval Ladies Club made a stylish entrance in a synchronised SUV convoy, showcased in a TikTok video

Women Empowerment

29 days ago

A TikTok video showcased the Haval Ladies Club making a stylish entrance in a synchronised convoy of matching SUVs, impressing viewers with their unity and flair.

Sol Phenduka takes a dig at Kenny Kunene after denying any involvement with Katiso Molefe

Celebrities

30 days ago

Sol Phenduka poked holes into Kenny Kunene's story after he was caught at Katiso Molefe's Sandton home. Kunene denied any involvement with Molefe.

Rassie shakes things up: New faces, big omissions in Springboks squad reveal

Rugby

30 days ago

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 37-man squad with 5 debutants, leaving out stars like Makazole Mapimpi and Faf de Klerk for the Rugby Championship.

FlySafair defends salary offer as it meets with CCMA after pilots on strike demand 10.5% increase

South Africa

30 days ago

FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon, spoke to Briefly News about its pilots' salary demands and FlySafair's counter-offer as the strike continues.