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.

9974 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Child minder arrested for neglect after toddler is hospitalised in Jeffreys Bay

South Africa

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Prince Kaybee teases DJ Sbu over his appearance in viral video addressing trolls

Celebrities

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South African female prisoners singing and dancing in TikTok video charm Mzansi viewers

People

6 months ago

Domestic worker vs monkey robbing her of groceries in TikTok video amuses South Africa

People

6 months ago

"His questions make sense": Zuluboy has Mzansi in stitches after refusing to do an OOTD video

Family and Relationships

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Public outrage grows as case against Pakistani man accused of murdering 16-year-old is postponed

South Africa

6 months ago

American streamer IShowSpeed reacts to Cyan Boujee in viral clip

Celebrities

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American streamer IShowSpeed was recently shown the "baddest" girl in South Africa, and Mzansi social media users couldn't get over his reaction to her pictures.

Gareth Cliff reacts after United States captures Nicolás Maduro

Celebrities

6 months ago

Gareth Cliff reacts to Donald Trump's announcement of Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces, mocking critics and celebrating the controversial operation's success.

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US airstrikes on Venezuela: Implications for South Africa's economic and political landscape

6 months ago

US airstrikes in Venezuela raise questions on sovereignty and potential impacts on SA relations. Briefly News analyses geopolitical tensions and their implications.

Tragic pit bull attack claims life of 39-Year-old man in Vryburg

South Africa

6 months ago

A 39-year-old man has died following a pit bull attack in Vryburg, with police opening an inquest as the dogs were previously linked to another case.

AFCON 2025 shock: Top coach fired after Round of 16 exit

Football

6 months ago

A top coach has been sacked following a disappointing Round of 16 exit at the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco, shocking fans and the football community.

Broos remains unfazed by Bafana Bafana’s defeat to Cameroon after AFCON 2025 exit

Football

6 months ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos opens up on why he’s not unhappy after South Africa were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by Cameroon.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star talks about his move to Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

6 months ago

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng opens up on his transfer to PSL gaints Mamelodi Sundowns and his ambitions at his new club.

AFCON 2025: Broos explains why Bafana Bafana lost to Cameroon

Football

6 months ago

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos explains why South Africa were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after their defeat to Cameroon.

Bafana Bafana exit AFCON 2025 after frustrating loss to Cameroon

Football

6 months ago

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana were eliminated from 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a disappointing loss to Cameroon, with missed chances proving costly.

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