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 (current)

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 16 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.

7357 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

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Anele Mdoda and Dineo Langa engage in heated debate over radio star's sangoma views

Celebrities

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"I was born rejected": Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear's childhood story leaves SA in their feels

Celebrities

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After 57 lives lost, Hlabisa calls for swift action to relocate flood victims in Eastern Cape

South Africa

2 months ago

Comedian Primo Baloyi and former 'Gomora' star Zolisa Xaluva in a hilarious skit, SA in stitches

Celebrities

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Nicki Minaj shows love to her South African fans, netizens react: "They deserve a tour date"

Celebrities

2 months ago

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

People

2 months ago

A pensioner’s dedication to his dog touched the hearts of peeps. The man walked for over an hour to save his pet, and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to help.

Gerda Steyn bags R1.64 million in stunning 2025 Comrades victory

Sports

2 months ago

Gerda Steyn won her fourth Comrades Marathon title, earning R1.64 million in prize money and bonuses after a dominant performance in the 2025 race.

South African youngster Shandre Campbell rolls out in R850k VW GTI

Football

2 months ago

South African football rising star Shandre Campbell rewards himself with a brand-new Volkswagen Golf GTI worth R850,000 as she shared the video on social media.

"So refreshing": SA man’s goodnight prank challenges masculinity and inspires heartfelt reactions

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A man's goodnight prank on his male friends left many people in SA entertained. It challenged traditional masculinity and raised debate on emotional expression.

J'Something responds to calls for Mi Casa to headline the next Red Bull symphonic

Celebrities

2 months ago

J'Something has responded to calls for music trio Mi Casa to headline the next Red Bull Symphonic. After Kelvin Momo's show, fans want the group on that stage.

“What has she done to her face?” Joost van der Westhuizen’s widow Amor Vittone questioned over new look

Rugby

2 months ago

Amor Vittone, widow of South African rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen, sparks buzz on social media as fans question her surprising new look.

“Gave me goosebumps”: High school's Zulu war cry goes viral, SA raves

People

3 months ago

A TikTok video showcasing a high school Zulu cry performed by pupils went viral on social media. The clip sparked reactions from South Africans online.

Zozi Tunzi shares how long she'd been with husband Luthando before their marriage, SA reacts

Celebrities

4 months ago

Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi recently revealed during an interview that she had been with her hubby for 10 years before they got married.

"It's tough out there": Afrikaner opens chat about farming employment in America

People

4 months ago

An Afrikaner shared with online community members what it was like working in the farming industry in the United States without the necessary experience.

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