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.

10718 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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'Shaka ILembe' star Nomzamo Mbatha discusses her hair journey: "I'm always speaking with my hair"

Celebrities

a year ago

"I'm obsessed": Zulu makoti stuns in traditional Chinese attire in viral video, SA raves

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs see R76 million worth of talent depart the club this summer

Football

a year ago

Tank cancels SA concert after business dispute with Lerato Kganyago and hubby

Celebrities

a year ago

'Generations: The Legacy's bad acting under scrutiny again: "I wonder how much they’re getting paid"

TV Shows

a year ago

A new clip showed Bongi laughing and interacting with others in rehab, showing clear signs of progress

People

a year ago

Social media raves as Anele Mdoda serves legs in 4 saucy pictures: "Anele Legs Mdoda"

Celebrities

a year ago

Radio personality Anele Mdoda has everybody talking about her hourglass figure after she shared some new pictures from a movie premiere on 30 July 2025.

Shebeshxt inks deal with Virgin Music Group South Africa: “This is just the beginning”

Music

a year ago

Lekompo musician Shebeshxt has inked a distribution deal with Virgin Music Group South Africa. He and another artist named Naqua SA have secured this deal.

Mother among 3 arrested after viral video shows toddler given mandrax pipe to smoke, SA furious

South Africa

a year ago

South Africans are fuming after a video went viral online showing three adults encouraging a toddler to light some drugs and then smoke some himself.

Is Connie Ferguson dating US actor Malik Yoba? Stars' sweet dance video fuels relationship rumours

Celebrities

a year ago

A video of South African actress Connie Ferguson dancing with American actor Malik Yoba has sparked dating rumours. The stars both featured on 'Kings of Jo'burg' S3.

Springboks star Vincent Tshituka ties the knot in stunning wedding celebration

Rugby

a year ago

Springboks star Vincent Tshituka recently married longtime partner Katlego Monare in a beautiful ceremony, with fans and friends sharing heartfelt congratulations.

Simphiwe Dana claps back at backlash over Nomzamo Mbatha post: "I'm open for interviews"

Celebrities

a year ago

Simphiwe Dana responds to the backlash she received for accusing actress Nomzamo Mbatha and the 'Shaka iLembe' crew of copying her signature hairstyle.

Netizens startled by old Rami Chuene post supporting daughter's OnlyFans account

Celebrities

a year ago

An old post from the former 'The Queen' actress Rami Chuene where she showed support for her daughter's OnlyFans account has resurfaced, and people are dragging her.

Rising rowing star Kerry Grundlingh dies in tragic Joburg accident

Sports

a year ago

South African rower Kerry Grundlingh, a Princeton standout and national athlete, has died in a tragic cycling accident while visiting family in Johannesburg.

Young man shares tip to block unwanted calls from call centres and unknown numbers, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A young South African man shared tips on how to block unwanted calls from call centres and unknown numbers. The TikTok video went viral, impressing Mzansi.

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