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.

9371 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed Julius Malema’s sentencing in his firearms contravention case, but his comments drew criticism on social media.

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FIFA announced a historic halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final featuring Coldplay and global stars, igniting mixed reactions from fans amid

Dr Musa Mthombeni addresses claims he cheated on Liesl Laurie during boys trip

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Dr Musa Mthombeni addresses cheating rumours after accusations of infidelity during a boys' trip to Thailand. Reactions from South Africans remain mixed.

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The woman who was involved with Shandesh's girlfriend finally broke her silence to offer a not-so-sincere apology after airing the couple's dirty laundry.

EFF feeds supporters outside court: 4 slices and a Coke

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South Africans expressed disbelief over the food served to EFF supporters at a vigil for Julius Malema, highlighting contrasts in their sacrifice and his lifestyle.

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence on Julius Malema sentencing: “Prison is tough”

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Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie said that he would not celebrate the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters president Julius Malema.

Ntandokazi Mzamo finally responds to pregnancy rumours: "It affected my confidence"

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Ntandokazi Mzamo announces her fitness journey on Instagram, indirectly addressing pregnancy rumours amid mixed social media reactions to her recent breakup.

EFF appeals after Malema sentencing as supporters rally outside East London court

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EFF says it will appeal the five-year sentence of Julius Malema after an East London court ruling on firearm-related charges, as supporters gather outside court.

Iran has to come: FIFA president confirms 2026 World Cup participation despite war

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FIFA confirms Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup amid geopolitical tensions, emphasising football's separation from politics and players' eagerness to

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