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.

10617 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

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Gayton McKenzie reveals huge amount spent on Mama Joy’s last World Cup trip

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Freedom Front Plus grills Mama Joy after World Cup ticket drama

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Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to a video of Somkhanda Gumbi responding to amputation and diabetic rumours

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Popular reality TV star and polygamist Somkhanda Gumbi has commented on social media rumours that he's suffering from diabetes and was amputated.

"Sponsor yourself": Mzansi slams Mama Joy after she sets the record straight on who funds her trips

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Mzansi superfan Mama Joy set the record straight about who funds her trips to matches, pushing back claims that the Department of Sport has been covering her costs

Jelly Babie claims she lost over R2 million in abusive marriage to Sangoma: "I wish I never got married"

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Jelly Babie reveals details of her abusive marriage and alleged financial exploitation by her estranged husband, sparking diverse reactions on social media.

“You lived life to the fullest”: Friends remember Landon Lagrange after tragic Camps Bay crash

Sports

5 months ago

A tragic Camps Bay crash has claimed cyclist Landon Lagrange's life, sparking emotional tributes and renewed road safety debates as the community mourns.

L Brent Bozell III responds to question about white genocide

Politics

5 months ago

US Ambassador Brent Bozell addresses white genocide allegations and presents credentials to President Ramaphosa, who emphasises diplomatic discretion and equality.

3 security officers allegedly suspended after viral Plattenkloof assault video

South Africa

5 months ago

Three ZoneWatch Security officers suspended after shocking video shows them allegedly beating a man in Plattekloof, Cape Town; investigation underway

"In the name of content": Video of man hanging outside car while driving divides South Africans

People

5 months ago

The South African Police Service seeks a KwaZulu-Natal driver filmed dancing outside his car, sparking divided opinions online about his reckless behaviour.

"Ban him": Tourist fumes after being fined for exiting vehicle at Kruger National Park, SA aggrieved

People

5 months ago

A tourist at Kruger National Park received a R2,500 fine after exiting his vehicle to look for lions, sparking outrage online due to his reaction toward rangers.

"This is a comedy show”: SANDF soldiers collide head-on with motorbikes at the 2026 Rand Show

South Africa

5 months ago

Two SANDF soldiers collided with motorbikes during a live demonstration at the Rand Show in Nasrec, leaving South Africans questioning the state of the defence force

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