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.

9945 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Oscar MBO allegedly buys girlfriend Lerato Phasha a luxury car, fans sceptical

Celebrities

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Major South African medical aid undergoes big change after 43 years

South Africa

3 months ago

SA unimpressed after Cyril Ramaphosa confirms redesigning of SRD Grant into jobseekers' grant

South Africa

3 months ago

'Skeem Saam' fans respond to a photo of Hellen Motsuki's hourglass figure

Celebrities

3 months ago

“Nailed it”: Spot-on impression of General Mkhwanazi lecturing Fadiel Adams has Mzansi in stitches

People

3 months ago

Black Coffee defends his children from online trolls: "Leave my kids out of it"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Black Coffee has defended his children from online trolls. The musician's family has been on the news since photos of his 50th birthday party went viral.

Mel and Peet Viljoen reportedly remain behind bars after failing to pay bail

Celebrities

3 months ago

Once-glamorous couple, Mel and Peet Viljoen, dominated the headlines after it was revealed that they failed to pay bail following their arrest in America.

Kim Kardashian falls while wearing high heels on her way to Oscars afterparty: "My ankles"

Celebrities

3 months ago

American reality TV star Kim Kardashian fell on her way to the Oscars 2026 afterparty. She wore very high gold heels with her long, shimmery gold dress.

Shell garage attendants wow TikTok with stunning workplace circle

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A TikTok post featuring young and pretty Shell garage attendants left viewers amazed as they showcased their confidence and bond, quickly going viral online.

ATM slams installation of Nigerian King of East London, SA agrees

Politics

3 months ago

ATM MP Vuyo Zungula condemned the Nigerian installation of Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as King of East London, labelling it an affront to South African sovereignty.

"Chomie, hope you have a good lawyer": Comedian drags Mel Viljoen with impersonation, SA entertained

People

3 months ago

A local comedian shared a TikTok video of himself portraying Mel Vijoen after her release from prison, leaving many social media users entertained

ActionSA MP Dereleen James fawns over Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Facebook post

Politics

3 months ago

ActionSA MP Dereleen James praised General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during his appearance before Parliament, as South Africans unite to recognise his exemplary service.

'Uthando Nes'thembu': Musa Mseleku's reason for marrying 5th wife MaKhwela changes again

Celebrities

3 months ago

On the latest episode of 'Uthando Nes'thembu', Musa Mseleku gave a different reason for marrying his fifth wife, Samke MaKhwela, while speaking with his four wives.

Scotland rugby icon Stuart Hogg back in trouble after fresh arrest drama

Rugby

3 months ago

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg faces fresh legal trouble after allegedly breaching a non-harassment order. The controversy continues to unfold.

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