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.

10696 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Rassie Erasmus recalls Springbok veteran for training ahead of Argentina clash

Rugby

a year ago

Somizi Mhlongo's 1st fashion collection gets mixed reviews as Mihlali Ndamase and other celebs model for him

Celebrities

a year ago

"South African accent out the window": Tyla's 1st ever rap verse on Cardi B's album astounds SA

Celebrities

a year ago

"You'll die for nonsense ausi": South Africa drags woman over pic as General Mkhwanazi's wife

People

a year ago

Springbok star undergoes surgery, ruled out of Argentina clash, Mzansi unhappy

Rugby

a year ago

Nandipha Magudumana beams while speaking for 1st time since arrest, and comforts dad in video

Celebrities

a year ago

SA swoons over General Mkhwanazi's reaction after gun scare at Madlanga Commission

South Africa

a year ago

South Africans reacted to a video of KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi calming commissioners after a gun scare.

ANCYL vows to push ANC to act on underperforming members before 2026 election, SA says it's too late

Politics

a year ago

The ANCYL said it would push the party to act against underperforming members in a bid to restore trust before the 2026 elections, but many think it's too late.

'Uthando Nes'thembu' reality TV star MaKhumalo undergoes hair transplant Procedure

Celebrities

a year ago

'Uthando Nes'thembu' reality TV star MaKhumalo got candid about her hair transplant procedure. Her journey left many people inspired and grossed out.

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi describes criminal threats as terrorism, South Africans applaud his bravery

South Africa

a year ago

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has described the criminal elements trying to take over the country as terrorists, as South Africans praised his bravery.

"I'm begging you": Cape Town woman shares plug for how content creators can get to work on campaigns

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman who sources creators for campaigns begged content creators to add contact details to their bios, but her safety advice sparked concern.

Cape Town TikToker shows how to shop for R500 groceries on a budget

People

a year ago

Cape Town content creator @nathanreid_ugc shows how to shop for basics on a R500 budget at Boxer store and research competitors' prices in the area.

SA reacts to Nandipha Magudumana's court outfit with Thabo Bester: “It’s giving flight attendant"

Celebrities

a year ago

South Africans reacted to Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s outfit as she returned to court with Thabo Bester and those allegedly involved in his prison escape.