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.

8471 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Suspected photos of Makhadzi car accident sparks chatter

Celebrities

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Award-winning musician Makhadzi was involved in a car accident, SA reacts: "Get well soon"

Celebrities

16 hours ago

Makazole Mapimpi among Springboks’ lowest earners in 2025: How much they made

Rugby

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SA reacts to DSTV keeping 12 channels: "Best news ever"

TV Shows

17 hours ago

Tragedy on N1: Motorist fatally injured by brick thrown from overpass in Gauteng

South Africa

18 hours ago

9 killed in horrific Eastern Cape head-on collision involving taxi

South Africa

19 hours ago

South Africans roast Afrikaner 'refugee' who wants to return to South Africa

South Africa

21 hours ago

A South African woman, once a Trump Afrikaner refugee, faces ridicule as she seeks to return home after a failed marriage and grapples with her decision.

Alleged ex-girlfriend of phone snatcher accuses him of faking his nationality

South Africa

22 hours ago

A woman claims her ex, the alleged phone snatcher, pretended to be South African; Social media reacts amid questions over her statements and his nationality.

Former Australian cricket star Damien Martyn battles meningitis in an induced coma

Sports

23 hours ago

Former Australian cricket star Damien Martyn is in a hospital with meningitis. Friends, teammates, and Cricket Australia offer support during this tough time

Inside Handré Pollard’s luxurious life: Cars, homes, and rugby Success

Rugby

a day ago

Discover how Handré Pollard's journey with the Springboks shifts as young stars emerge, reflecting on his luxury lifestyle and lucrative rugby career amid changes.

Cape Town widow demands justice after cyclist Idries Sheriff killed in fatal crash

Sports

a day ago

Cyclist Idries Sheriff, tragically killed in a Camps Bay collision, sparked outrage and calls for justice over road safety concerns in Cape Town.

Limpopo woman with Temu voucher worth thousands creates reading garden for rural literacy club

People

8 days ago

Kwena Ramasinya started a reading club, which she has made better with some Temu finds. She used a Temu voucher worth thousands to create a reading garden for kids.

"Hope you get justice": Aggressive taxi driver smashes man's car window in road rage, SA angered

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A TikTok video showcased a Cape Town family's terror as a taxi driver smashed their car window in a road rage attack witnessed by their six-month-old baby.

Makro's Click and Collect service ideal for festive season rush saves customers more than just money

People

12 days ago

Makro's Click and Collect in the festive season is the service for last-minute December shopping. Makro shoppers can shop online and collect at their nearest store.

Temu tools help Cape Town teacher support children with special needs

People

14 days ago

Temu helped a Cape Town teacher access sensory tools for an inclusive classroom. The shopping platform had the most affordable resources for special needs kids.

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