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 (current)

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 16 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.

7263 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Vusi "Cat" Matlala threatens SAPS after 2 expensive watches go missing in raid

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Naledi Pandor exposes corruption and touches on working with President Cyril Ramaphosa

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“I’d cry if I saw mama”: Mzansi stunned by seniors playing ‘Smash or Pass’ game in viral TikTok video

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SA unimpressed with R22K 2-bedroom apartment in Cape Town after virtual viewing

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SA inspired by woman’s 2 kitchens in one house, including R65K fridge in viral TikTok video

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'The River' star and news reporter Aldrin Sampear dumps Newzroom Afrika

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“She was never that girl”: SA stunned by unfiltered photos of Thuli Phongolo in recent Instagram post

Celebrities

19 days ago

South Africans were stunned by unfiltered pictures of Thuli Phongolo at a restaurant in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal with Thembi Seete a week ago.

A South African TikToker showed just how expensive local groceries were in the U.S., surprising many viewers

People

19 days ago

A South African TikToker revealed the shocking prices of familiar groceries in the U.S., leaving viewers surprised at how expensive home staples have become.

Obed Baloyi's story: from street vendor to SAFTA-winning actor

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19 days ago

Obed Baloyi is a South African playwright and actor who rose to prominence for his role as Tsutsuma in the sitcom Ga Re Dumele, which he played from 2010 to 2019.

Missing Persons unit slams SAPS for allegedly mistreating Joslin Smith witness

South Africa

19 days ago

The CEO of the Western Cape Missing Persons Unit slammed the South African Police Service for allegedly ignoring evidence a witness presented to them.

Tyla reportedly faces lawsuit from 'Water' producers over royalties

Celebrities

20 days ago

Tyla and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment, are facing a lawsuit after two California-based music producers claimed co-credit for 'Water'.

Tragedy in Cape Town: Veteran cyclist dies after attack in CBD

Sports

20 days ago

Veteran South African cyclist Dennis Hammar has died following a violent CBD attack in Cape Town. The cycling community is mourning his tragic loss.

Sonia Mbele thrilled to be the brand ambassador for Kasie FM: "Charity begins at home"

Celebrities

20 days ago

Sonia Mbele is the new brand ambassador for Kasie FM, a radio station based in Ekurhuleni. She grew up there and has family still living there, so it's only fitting.

Who is Daniel Neeleman? Meet the man behind Ballerina Farm

Celebrity biographies

20 days ago

Daniel Neeleman is an entrepreneur and farmer best known for co-running Ballerina Farm, a 328-acre ranch in Kamas, Utah, alongside his wife, Hannah Neeleman.

Who is Hélio Castroneves' wife-to-be? Meet Adriana Henao

Celebrity biographies

20 days ago

Although Adriana Henao is rumoured to be Hélio Castroneves' wife, she has yet to hold the title legally. But has the Brazilian racing driver popped the big question?

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