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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Emfuleni residents slam ‘R700m waste’ as sewage crisis worsens

South Africa

5 months ago

Kruger National Park search intensifies after helicopter carrying pilot and investigators disappears

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans slam Teboho Mokoena over phone use while driving in viral video

Football

5 months ago

Gospel fans comment on the latest video of Sechaba Pali: "What happened to his teeth?"

Music

5 months ago

"We pray for full recovery": Elderly snake catcher in ICU after highly venomous snake bite, SA moved

People

5 months ago

"This video is too short": ZCC brass band plays gospel classic at Moria, SA wowed

People

5 months ago

Taxi ploughs into cyclists at 12 Apostles in Cape Town, SA stunned

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans condemned a taxi driver after he seriously injured a cyclist in Cape Town. Netizens demand stricter laws for reckless taxi drivers.

Billions estimated from Moria Easter gathering sparked online debate

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Estimates of billions generated during Moria’s Easter gathering sparked debate as social media reacted to the breakdown of spending, and how much the leaders make.

Anele Mdoda locks X account following wave of backlash amid husband Bonelela Mgudlwa's PPE scandal

Celebrities

5 months ago

Anele Mdoda has locked her X account after people came for her for her husband Bonelela Mgudlwa's COVID-19 PPE scandal, after he was ordered to repay R14million.

“I hope we never go to war”: SANDF soldier crashes during parachute landing at the Rand Show 2026

South Africa

5 months ago

A South African National Defence Force soldier crashed during a live parachute demonstration at the Rand Show at Nasrec sending Mzansi into a heated debate online

Tristan Perez murder case: Cricketer’s family breaks silence amid Elana Brooke death investigation

Sports

5 months ago

Cricketer Tristan Perez, 24, faces murder charges in the tragic death of partner Elana Brooke, sparking family dismay and calls for privacy amid investigations.

"Thankful no one was hurt": Scary situation with boat on sea at Rocky Bay leaves SA spooked

People

5 months ago

A small motorless boat at Rocky Bay was overtaken by massive waves and eventually overturned, leaving everyone watching on shore completely terrified.

"Holding death": KZN snake catcher leaves Mzansi stunned after facing off against a black mamba

People

5 months ago

A KZN snake catcher was filmed removing a black mamba from inside a kitchen drawer with his bare hands, and the video has left South Africans completely stunned.

"This is beautiful": Becoming Mrs Ashmore, Botswana culture on display in traditional wedding video

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Tswana woman shared a TikTok video of her stunning traditional wedding ceremony to her partner from the United Kingdom, impressing many social media users.

"Her love is deep": Xhosa woman defends the coronation of the Nigerian king, SA divided

People

5 months ago

A viral video of a Xhosa woman from East London defending a Nigerian king’s coronation in South Africa sparked a massive debate in X about local authority.

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