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.

9929 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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“No oil needed” SA Chef impressed by Checkers non-stick pots after viral review

People

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"This child is so strong": UKZN graduate's humble clothing and look stir Mzansi into action

People

2 months ago

'Uthando Nes'thembu': MaKhumalo and Musa Mseleku in a heated clash over unsettled differences

Celebrities

2 months ago

"Unacceptable": SA unhappy as FlySafair accidentally leaks private info of R12 sale customers

Technology

2 months ago

DJ Lamiez Holworthy's phone case has SA concerned: "This is dangerous"

Celebrities

2 months ago

"Petrifying bill": South African businesss woman visiting Zimabwe taken aback after grocery shopping

People

2 months ago

Durban friends reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning on camping trip

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Two Durban friends reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a gas heater while camping in the Western Cape, leaving Mzansi heartbroken.

EFF president Julius Malema defends NCC president Fadiel Adams after arrest

Politics

2 months ago

South Africans react to EFF leader Julius Malema’s defence of Fadiel Adams, arrested for obstructing a murder investigation. Emotions divide the nation over justice.

Check your tickets: SA’s newest multi-millionaire still unknown after R100 million Lotto win

South Africa

2 months ago

A Gauteng Lotto player has won a R100 million jackpot with a ticket bought at Checkers, but the winner is yet to come forward. Lotto urges players to check tickets

Tyla addresses her encounter with Rihanna at 2026 Met Gala: "I felt awkward"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Tyla addresses her awkward encounter with Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, clarifying misunderstandings and revealing her feelings about the situation.

"This is not normal weather": Plettenberg Bay woman shows TikTok video of storm damage at her home

People

2 months ago

A Plettenberg Bay woman shares real-time storm destruction as a cut-off low hits the Garden Route, leaving homes damaged and communities in chaos.

“I can live there": SA working in the US shows what freedom really looks like in X video

People

2 months ago

A South African man working in the USA posted an X video showing a peaceful American neighbourhood, leaving Mzansi completely stunned by what they saw

"It is normal": SA stunned by Victoria Bay Beach turning foamy as storms batter the Garden Route

South Africa

2 months ago

Violent seas at Victoria Bay leave the beach covered in foam as the Garden Route faces severe weather warnings. Officials advise staying away from the area.

Foodie shared Woolies hot chocolate drinks with shocking prices

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A viral TikTok video showing Woolworths flavoured hot chocolate prices left South Africans surprised as many did not expect such affordable winter drinks.

"We are an angry nation": Township road rage involving a gun sparks outrage

People

2 months ago

A video of two men fighting in the street, with one brandishing a gun, sparked an intense debate among social media users who were disappointed by their actions.

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