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.

9476 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Eastern Cape taxi boss among 6 gunned down in shootout with SAPS

South Africa

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SA reacts to Ntando Duma's husband Una Rams and daughter Sbahle's sweet video: "Dad who stepped up"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Gogo Maweni allegedly bewitches woman who cheated with a married man live on TV, Mzansi shares thoughts

Celebrities

10 months ago

Fans troll Macks Papo's unique suit on ‘Skeem Saam’: "Marothi is back with a bang"

TV Shows

10 months ago

DA national spokesperson defends spirituality after allegedly being called out by leadership

Politics

10 months ago

"Are those embryos?": Internet busts at man's magwinya shape cooking fail

People

10 months ago

"Our problems in one pic": SA side-eyes President Ramaphosa and "pensioner" dignitaries

People

10 months ago

South African internet users criticised a TikTok video showing President Cyril Ramaphosa taking a photo with dignitaries they felt were "pensioners."

"I want to jam with you": SA impressed as KZN Checkers Sixty60 drivers gather for fun dance moves

People

10 months ago

A young Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver shared a TikTok video of how he and other drivers busted moves in their spare time. Online users enjoyed the vibes.

SAFA NEC Marathon Meeting Ends in Unity, No Suspensions

Football

10 months ago

SAFA’s 15-hour NEC meeting ended with no suspensions. Motions against Jordaan and Hluyo failed as unity and better communication took centre stage.

Lorch living large: R85 million net worth, designer drip and luxury goals

Football

10 months ago

Wydad star player Thembinkosi Lorch’s life of luxury is well documented, from designer fashion and fast cars to exotic holidays and a multimillion-rand fortune.

“I left him for that reason”: Xhosa lady shares disadvantages of being married to White man, SA ladies relate

People

10 months ago

A South African Xhosa woman from the Eastern Cape shared the disadvantages of being married to a White Australian man. A lot of other ladies agreed with her.

Phumlani Msibi: Legendary South African sports commentator passes on at 57, Mzansi mourns

Football

10 months ago

Renowned South African sports commentator Phumlani Msibi has passed away at the age of 57, leaving Mzansi mourning the loss of a true broadcasting legend.

DJ Zinhle announces closure of her ERA store in Sandton: "Last chance to shop and see our charms"

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African music producer DJ Zinhle recently announced on social media that she will be closing down her ERA store situated in Sandton on Friday, 21 June 2025.

Zuma’s reaction to Father’s Day Gift from daughter has SA conflicted

People

11 months ago

South Africans were conflicted by former president Jacob Zuma's reaction to his Father's Day surprise. He brushed off his daughter Dudu's affectionate hug.

Media personality Sizwe Dhlomo shares his thoughts on the cheapest grocery store in SA

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African media personality Sizwe Dhlomo recently shared his thoughts on which grocery store is actually the cheapest in South Africa for an average shopper.

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