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.

10736 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

"You’re a magician": Woman’s DIY wig revamp hack while still glued on impresses Mzansi

People

a year ago

Emma Chamberlain's net worth: how rich is the YouTube star today?

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Tebogo Thobejane gushes over General Mkhwanazi: "I don’t know you personally, but I see your heart"

Celebrities

a year ago

Who is Darren Barnet's girlfriend now? All about his love life

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

American couple relocates to South Africa, showcases dream home on R56K monthly budget

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Unjustly denied": 29-year-old South African begs for help after Home Affairs refuses ID application

People

a year ago

Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek arrested after heartbreaking Mother’s Day card

People

a year ago

A mother, Tiffany Meek, was charged with murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, who died from blunt force trauma. Investigation revealed disturbing details.

Limpopo musician Sho Madjozi is pregnant, picture from baby shower leaks online

Celebrities

a year ago

Popular South African musician Sho Madjozi is pregnant. The Limpopo-born musician, real name Maya Wegerif, held a baby shower ahead of the birth of her child.

Minnie Ntuli's former high school classmate speaks out and accuses her of bullying

Celebrities

a year ago

Minnie Ntuli found herself in trouble after an online user who was her former classmate in high school spoke up about the bullying she endured from the star.

Meet McKenzie Marcinek: All about Walker Buehler's wife

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Professional baseball pitcher Walker Buehler and his wife, McKenzie Marcinek, have been together since eighth grade. How did their love story begin?

Warras not surprised by reports of a tender corruption investigation against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Celebrities

a year ago

South African media personality Warras was not surprised by reports of a tender corruption investigation against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mzansi weighed in.

Gauteng constable thwarts hijacking at acting police commissioner's home, SA thinks he was targeted

South Africa

a year ago

South Africans speculated about the motive behind a botched hijacking at the Gauteng acting police commissioner's home, with many saying it was an attempted hit.

Young boy’s joyful reaction to getting a mini Range Rover for his birthday melted hearts across South Africa

People

a year ago

A young boy’s reaction to receiving a mini Range Rover for his birthday went viral on TikTok, touching the hearts of thousands of South African viewers.