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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Anele Mdoda stunned by Woolies CEO salary: "Is it too late for me to study"

Celebrities

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Hugo Broos reflects on costly mistake in Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw

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Nandipha Magudumana’s mother dies as she awaits trial in prison

South Africa

6 months ago

Eugene de Kock says Apartheid leaders ordered hit on Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africans debate claim

South Africa

6 months ago

Gareth Cliff reacts to Cyril Ramaphosa’s explanation of 2026 G7 Summit absence

Politics

6 months ago

Man surprised stepmom with house after years of love and sacrifice

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A man surprised his stepmother with a house, sharing how her love and sacrifices shaped his life and sparked emotional reactions on social media.

R24,000 salary breakdown showed rising cost of living pressure in South Africa

People

6 months ago

A detailed breakdown of a R24,000 salary showed how rent, food and transport consumed most of the income, sparking debate about the rising cost of living.

France denies US pressure behind decision to exclude South Africa from G7 Summit as Kenya is invited

Europe

6 months ago

France has denied that the United States of America pressured it into excluding South Africa from the G20 Summit, saying it opted to invite Kenya instead.

Legendary Lesedi FM DJ Ba2cada apologises for his unprofessional conduct

Celebrities

6 months ago

Free State veteran radio presenter Ba2cada apologised after landing in hot water for his unsavoury remarks in a recent video, leading to an apparent suspension.

"A giant leap": Cape Town medics use freezing technology to destroy recurrent thyroid cancer

South Africa

6 months ago

A team of Cape Town doctors at UCT Private Academic Hospital successfully used cryoablation to treat recurrent thyroid carcinoma for the first time.

Magasela Mzobe resigns as MK Party Head of Presidency

Politics

6 months ago

Magasela Mzobe resigns as head of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party amid tensions, focusing on his football team. South Africans react with humour to the news.

Mrs South Africa 2026 Verushka Singh resigns months after winning title

Celebrities

6 months ago

Verushka Singh resigns as Mrs South Africa 2026 just months after winning the title, citing personal priorities. Carika Bebb takes over as her successor.

South Africans terrified of weapons-grade enriched uranium in a secret location

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans react to Dr. Kelvin Kemm's revelation of a weapons-grade uranium stockpile, fearing US military targeting amid concerns over national security risks.

SAPS hop inside roofless car they spotted on road in TikTok video

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video captures the Eastern Cape police's hilarious reaction to a bizarre car, missing its roof and windshield, sparking laughter among South Africans.

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