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.

9924 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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“He was just a child”:12-year-old allegedly takes his own life in Durban

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Coastal chaos at Diaz: Ocean power strips shoreline, property owners on alert

South Africa

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Anele Mdoda discusses 'Uthando Nes'thembu', admitting that she felt sorry for Musa Mseleku

Celebrities

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Nirvana Nokwe reveals what allegedly happened with Bonko Khoza on ‘Red Ink’ set

Celebrities

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Thinah Zungu explains why he’s done with reality TV after 'Thinah singoZungu' Season 1

TV Shows

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Bonko Khoza’s wife Lesego stands by her husband amid Nirvana Nokwe scandal

Celebrities

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Video of Bonko Khoza eating fan's food resurfaces following Nirvana Nokwe allegations

Celebrities

a month ago

A video of Bonko Khoza eating off a fan's plate resurfaced after he was accused of violating a fellow actor, sparking a debate about his apparent lack of boundaries.

Former spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela breaks silence after MK Party exit, congratulates successor

Politics

a month ago

Nhlamulo Ndhlela has been replaced as MK Party National Spokesperson by Sifiso Mahlangu amid leadership changes ahead of local elections, sparking speculation.

Nirvana Nokwe hits back at Bonko Khoza following statement denying sexual assault allegations

Celebrities

a month ago

Actress and DJ Nirvana Nokwe has hit back at Bonko Khoza following his statement, where he denied the sexual assault allegations levelled against him.

Musa Mseleku’s wife Samke Khwela deactivates Instagram after social media drama with sister wives

Celebrities

a month ago

Samke Khwela reportedly deactivated her Instagram account after Musa Mseleku reprimanded her over posts targeting his other wives, sparking heated reactions online.

Musa Mseleku’s wife MaYeni puts man on blast for sending her flirty messages: "I warned you"

Celebrities

a month ago

Musa Mseleku’s second wife, Nokukhanya "MaYeni" Mseleku, put an unnamed man on blast for sending her inappropriate, flirtatious private messages.

"We will see you again": Family asks for support after heartbreaking loss of 12-year-old Kira Meyer

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The family of 12-year-old Kira Meyer, who passed away after a scooter accident, is asking for public support to help cover mounting ICU and funeral costst

"The best workspace": Chris Brown gives Cape Town call centre staff big shoutout after viral video

People

a month ago

Chris Brown reposted a video of Cape Town call centre agents singing his hit song and called it the best workspace environment he had ever seen, sparking pride

Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy lands big BBC role ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

a month ago

South African football icon Benni McCarthy joins an elite panel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, showcasing his influence as Kenya's national team coach.

Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku and baby mama Vuyokazi Nciweni reunite for daughter's birthday party

Celebrities

a month ago

Reality TV stars Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku and his former partner, Vuyokazi Nciweni, reunited to celebrate their daughter's birthday, and received praise from fans.

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