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.

10712 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"This is not lawful": Payslip with low weekly wages of R1.4K sparks online debate

People

a year ago

Lonely final days: Inside Tendai Ndoro’s heartbreaking last moments

Football

a year ago

Ntando Duma debunks surrogate rumours after secretly welcoming a baby

Celebrities

a year ago

Sol Phenduka allegedly suspended from Kaya 959 with immediate effect

Celebrities

a year ago

Dricus du Plessis’ next move: Expert breaks down how he can bounce back

Sports

a year ago

James Holzhauer's net worth: did 'Jeopardy!' make him rich?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

"We don't like it either, we're pretending": Zuluboy's dislike for broccoli leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video of a toddler named Zuluboy hilariously and respectfully expressing his dislike for broccoli to his mom left many social media users entertained.

Trevor Bauer's net worth: How rich is the controversial MLB pitcher?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Trevor Bauer's net worth is attributed to his professional baseball career. How have lawsuits against him negatively affected his financial portfolio and image?

Discover BigXthaPlug's net worth: how rich is the rap star today?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

BigXthaPlug’s net worth, estimated between $370,000 and $2.22M, is accumulated through live performances, music sales, concert tours, and streaming royalties.

Open Book Festival 2025: Dates, venues and how to book your tickets

Entertainment

a year ago

The Open Book Festival is an event that focuses on South Africa's literature in a global context. What is the venue, ticket prices and dates for its 15th edition?

Monica Padman's net worth: how rich is the Armchair Expert co-host?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Monica Padman's net worth, estimated at $6 million, is from her impressive career as an actress, producer, and podcaster. She is the Armchair Expert co-host.

"The country was being sold here": Man gives tour of the alleged Gupta mansion, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A local man shared a video of an abandoned mansion believed to belong to the Guptas in Saxonwold, sparking a debate about its unfinished state and its future.

"Your grant is waiting for you": American man explains why he misses SA car washes, SA amused

People

a year ago

An American man's video about why he missed South African car washes went viral, sparking a conversation about the country's unique service culture.

“This is actually nice”: SA wowed by woman’s easy and secure foldable aluminium washing line in her yard

People

a year ago

South Africans were amazed by a Mzansi woman's easy and secure foldable washing line in her yard. She had just installed an aluminium gate and garage door.

'Isitha: The Enemy' actor Khanyisane Kheswa reflects on his villain character

TV Shows

a year ago

Rising star Khanyisane Kheswa recently opened up about playing the villain character of Chief Mbuso on eTV's popular telenovela, 'Isitha: The Enemy'.

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