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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“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

People

11 months ago

Former 'Scandal!" actress Lerato Nxumalo works as a packer at a grocery store

Celebrities

11 months ago

Death toll rises to 78 as Eastern Cape flooding crisis deepens

South Africa

11 months ago

Late Joost van der Westhuizen's son Jordan remembers father in heartfelt tribute at Loftus

Rugby

11 months ago

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

People

11 months ago

Anele Mdoda and Dineo Langa engage in heated debate over radio star's sangoma views

Celebrities

11 months ago

"I was born rejected": Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear's childhood story leaves SA in their feels

Celebrities

11 months ago

Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear revealed his childhood trauma of being rejected by his father and family, sharing how it deeply impacted his emotional growth.

After 57 lives lost, Hlabisa calls for swift action to relocate flood victims in Eastern Cape

South Africa

11 months ago

Following the tragic loss of 57 lives in the Eastern Cape floods, Minister Hlabisa has called for the evacuation of residents to safer locations.

Comedian Primo Baloyi and former 'Gomora' star Zolisa Xaluva in a hilarious skit, SA in stitches

Celebrities

11 months ago

South African comedian Primo Baloyi and former 'Gomora' star Zolisa Xaluva acted out a hilarious skit. Social media users were left in stitches by the video.

Nicki Minaj shows love to her South African fans, netizens react: "They deserve a tour date"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj recently showed love to her South African fans after finding out her new song with Lil Wayne was number one on iTunes SA.

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

People

11 months ago

A pensioner’s dedication to his dog touched the hearts of peeps. The man walked for over an hour to save his pet, and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to help.

Gerda Steyn bags R1.64 million in stunning 2025 Comrades victory

Sports

11 months ago

Gerda Steyn won her fourth Comrades Marathon title, earning R1.64 million in prize money and bonuses after a dominant performance in the 2025 race.

South African youngster Shandre Campbell rolls out in R850k VW GTI

Football

11 months ago

South African football rising star Shandre Campbell rewards himself with a brand-new Volkswagen Golf GTI worth R850,000 as she shared the video on social media.

Chaos at the finish: Comrades runner Moira Harding found in ICU after going missing

Sports

11 months ago

Moira Harding was found unresponsive after going missing post-Comrades Marathon. Her sister blames a chaotic finish. She’s now recovering in ICU.

"So refreshing": SA man’s goodnight prank challenges masculinity and inspires heartfelt reactions

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A man's goodnight prank on his male friends left many people in SA entertained. It challenged traditional masculinity and raised debate on emotional expression.

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