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.

9969 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Burt Sugarman's net worth and his iconic Midnight Special success

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Burt Sugarman's net worth is a testament to his success as a film and television producer and entrepreneur. How rich is the creator of The Midnight Special?

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Cape Town petrol attendants jokingly asked a Ferrari driver for a R6 million tip after giving his luxury car a full service at an Engen 1-stop petrol station.

South Africa rugby stars on the verge of deportation from Ireland

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South African rugby stars face deportation from Ireland after asylum rejection. Community leaders stress the boys’ positive impact on local sports and education.

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A Cape Town woman, mauled by her pit bulls, died from her injuries, prompting JustAdvocacy to demand stricter regulations on pit bull ownership in South Africa.

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A TikTok user went viral after she hilariously recreated Brigadier Rachel Matjeng’s testimony about Ozempic and Cat Matlala at the Madlanga Commission.

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Briefly News Entertainment Award-winner City Makoti's remarks about her family dynamics ignited a fierce debate around traditional household roles.

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A seasoned 63-year-old swimmer tragically died after cardiac arrest during South Africa’s Midmar Mile, prompting emergency protocols amid growing sports tragedies.

Thembisa Mdoda breaks her silence amid rumours of 2nd divorce

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South African media personality Thembisa Mdoda finally responded to the rumours that she and her husband were headed for divorce after just five years of marriage.

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

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YouTuber-turned-DJ Cyan Boujee finally broke her silence to address the rumours that she might be pregnant after announcing a lengthy break from performing.

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