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.

10445 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

Author's articles

Rassie Erasmus addresses controversial scrum call after All Blacks beat Springboks

Rugby

24 days ago

Rassie Erasmus provides update on Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse after injury concerns

Rugby

25 days ago

Ardie Savea gives honest verdict after shoulder-to-head tackle on Springboks star Jasper Wiese

Rugby

25 days ago

Springboks fans leave Ellis Park in frustration after All Blacks masterclass

Rugby

25 days ago

Former Springbok Kobus Wiese heartbroken after beloved horse dies in emotional loss

Rugby

25 days ago

Brigadier Mokwele Pays Tribute to General Mkhwanazi after charges are dropped, SA also applauds him

South Africa

26 days ago

SAPS welcomes withdrawal of fraud charges against Lieutenant General Khumalo and 6 others

South Africa

26 days ago

Charges against seven senior SAPS officers, including General Dumisani Khumalo, were withdrawn, aligning with the SAPS Reset Agenda focused on intelligence

Cats found feasting on meat at Siesta MTN Butchery during Johannesburg CBD inspection

South Africa

26 days ago

Inspectors raid Siesta MTN Butchery in Johannesburg, uncovering cats eating sale meat and unlabelled products, raising major food safety concerns.

Anele Mdoda responds to Lotto Draw Live controversy: Fans remain sceptical

Celebrities

26 days ago

Anele Mdoda faces backlash over claims her Lotto draw was pre-recorded. Fans question the legitimacy while she defends against accusations of a lottery scam.

2026 El Niño could be the strongest on record: What it means for South Africa

South Africa

26 days ago

AccuWeather forecasts the 2026 El Niño could surpass past records, impacting rainfall in southern Africa amidst rising global sea surface temperatures.

Multilingual girl speaking Setswana appreciates Cassper Nyovest in true rainbow nation moment

People

26 days ago

Jessica's heartfelt appreciation video for rapper Cassper Nyovest in vernacular shocked South Africa, capturing the nation's vibrant diversity and spirit.

Fadiel Adams shares video of Major-General André Lincoln's widow confirming their close friendship

South Africa

27 days ago

Fadiel Adams shared a video of General André Lincoln’s widow confirming their close friendship after he received pushback over his Madlanga Commission testimony.

Young SA writer Tlotlo Tsheka passes away: Family reveals cause of death

Celebrities

27 days ago

South Africa mourns Tlotlo Tsheka, a seven-year-old author who passed away after a sudden illness. A literary talent, she published three books by age seven.