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.

9399 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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People

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An American man’s hilarious TikTok tasting real South African biltong and droëwors shipped from Florida has Mzansi laughing and debating what counts as authentic.

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Telecommunications giant Vodacom and Please-Call-Me founder Nkosana Makate reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement for his invention after years of battling.

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6 months ago

A mother’s TikTok video detailing her struggle to pay school fees by December for a discount sparked a major debate in SA about affordability and side hustles.

SA celebrates New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani who grew up in Cape Town

Politics

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The Economic Freedom Fighters welcomed the victory of Zohran Mamdani, who was elected as the mayor of New York City. Mamdani lived in South Africa in the 90s.

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South Africa

6 months ago

Police have finally tracked down Brown Mogotsi after he made numerous promises to open a case following an alleged assassination attempt in Vosloorus.

Ntsiki Mazwai fires shots at Mbuyiseni Ndlozi: "He is someone who takes orders"

Celebrities

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South African controversial activist Ntsiki Mazwai recently claimed that Mbuyiseni Ndlozi isn't a good leader but an exceptional person who takes orders.

Infusion On Long Cape Town pricing guide and full menu (2025)

Services

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See the Infusion On Long menu with updated prices. The Cape Town-based restaurant offers bold flavours of grilled meat and classic cocktail options.

Koi Menlyn Maine menu: discover dishes and current prices

Services

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Koi Menlyn Maine's menu features Asian flavours, blending traditional Chinese cuisine with modern culinary, with options ranging from sushi to Kushiyaki.

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