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.

9371 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Social media erupts as City Makoti confesses to being the breadwinner in her home

Celebrities

3 months ago

Midmar Mile tragedy as veteran swimmer, 63, dies during iconic race

Sports

3 months ago

Thembisa Mdoda breaks her silence amid rumours of 2nd divorce

Celebrities

3 months ago

Cyan Boujee responds to rumours that she's pregnant with DJ Maphorisa's child

Celebrities

3 months ago

South African Sports Fans Moved by Charlize Theron’s Mandela Inspired Speech at Winter Olympics 2026

Sports

3 months ago

"I would love to be at a practice": Cape Town school's flash performance amazes South Africans

People

3 months ago

"I was heartbroken": Rachel John leaves Cape Town, answers question about Siya Kolisi

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Rachel John, a Dutch-Nigerian influencer, shared her flight back to Amsterdam and addressed a fan's question about her rumoured boyfriend, Siya Kolisi.

"Allow your mixture to trek": Mbali Nhlapo shares cockroach removal hack

People

3 months ago

Mbali Nhlapo revealed an affordable method to eliminate cockroaches, rats, and mice, gaining praise from Mzansi social media users for her simple tip.

“Absolutely beautiful”: Guinness Six Nations ad leaves rugby fans in tears

Rugby

3 months ago

A viral Six Nations commercial featuring Welsh brothers David and Gareth Rees pays tribute to their late mother, celebrating rugby's emotional connections worldwide.

Fans stunned as MacG discloses why Pearl Modiadie left Metro FM: "This is a sick industry"

Celebrities

3 months ago

The online community was at a loss for words after 'Podcast and Chill' co-host MacG shared the real reason Pearl Modiadie suddenly left Metro FM.

“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

People

3 months ago

South Africans were moved after the body of David Sejobe arrived at Multichoice for a final farewell, where colleagues gathered in song, tears and honour

"My favourite colour combination": Woman flexing kitchen's modern interior decor wows South Africans

People

3 months ago

A local woman impressed the public with her modern kitchen design that used three colours, inspiring social media users to dream of similar spaces.

Exclusive

Slee Ndlovu fires back after being called out by Nonku Williams' boyfriend Lungani Rammaledi

Celebrities

3 months ago

Former reality TV star Slee Ndlovu was dragged into the love triangle scandal involving Nonku Williams and her boyfriend, and she finally broke her silence.