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.

9381 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Shashi Naidoo catches heat over comments on US-Israel vs Iran conflict

Celebrities

2 months ago

Minister Gayton McKenzie under fire for allegedly hiding costs of taxpayer-funded travel

South Africa

2 months ago

Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma under fire after Zimbabwe comment at T20 World Cup

Sports

2 months ago

COPE Founder Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota dies at age 77

Politics

2 months ago

"The fire is spreading": South African woman cries witnessing aftermath of US-Iran war in Dubai

Politics

2 months ago

"Your licence came from a lucky packet": Sis Thembi crashes boss Malcolm's car in throwback clip

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"She left you dry": Aspiring politician dragged for cheating on wife and marrying side chick

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An aspiring politician went on a local podcast to speak about his plans for the future, including his two marriages, which both ended because of infidelity.

"I can even eat here": Foreign national goes viral after being blown away by Mzansi's public toilets

People

2 months ago

A foreign national visiting South Africa went viral after filming a public toilet and telling his followers the country is far better than its reputation suggests.

Zimbabwean comedian explains the meaning of 'Lion King' song and has peeps floored

Celebrities

2 months ago

Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi tried to explain the meaning of the 'Lion King' song and had peeps floored. The Americans were flabbergasted.

Fikile Mbalula reaffirms ANC support for Iran after air strikes, South Africans left divided

South Africa

2 months ago

Fikile Mbalula reaffirmed the ANC’s support for Iran after the US and Israel attacked the country, sparking mixed reactions online from South Africans.

Stellenbosch University parent outraged over alleged racism and vandalism of son's room

South Africa

2 months ago

Vanessa Le Roux is outraged as her son’s room was allegedly vandalised at Stellenbosch University, highlighting deeper issues of racism and entitlement.

'Strictly Come Dancing SA' host Ian von Memerty's death dominates UK headlines

Celebrities

2 months ago

In the days following the tragic passing of former 'Strictly Come Dancing South Africa' host Ian von Memerty, his death has dominated global headlines.

Jacaranda FM's Rozanne McKenzie pays tribute to Ian von Memerty with a photo: "You will be missed"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Popular Jacaranda FM radio personality Rozanne McKenzie bid farewell to 'SA's Got Talent' TV personality Ian von Memerty, who passed away on 23 February 2026.