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.

9468 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Don't go to America": Ford dealership bosses share amagwinya and polony for lunch, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

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"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

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"Don't take it to heart": Hectic preps for umcimbi, no one shows up, SA astonished

People

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A Cape Town single mother shared her housing struggle and slammed estate agents over high rental prices

People

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Victims' family disappointed after 2 of the pig farm murder suspects' cases are withdrawn

South Africa

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Rugby

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Siya Kolisi went shopping and hung out with Junior Bok Batho Hlekani in Cape Town, showing mentorship that fans praised as inspiring and genuine.

Man urges Black people to take accountability for 'Open Chats Podcast' racist comments

People

9 months ago

A young Black man spoke to the Black community and urged members to take accountability after hearing about 'Open Chats Podcast's' racist remarks.

"Very smart young man": Student starts successful catering business at res, SA impressed

People

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A student's video of his impressive chip-selling business at the university residence gained praise from social media users who admire his hustle and determination.

KwaZulu-Natal mother abandons baby for lobola negotiations, netizens fuming

South Africa

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A woman from Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal abandoned her baby, whom she left with vendors, to go and attend a lobola negotiation ceremony with her boyfriend.

"MacG allowed this content": SA opinion split as radio host criticises 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

9 months ago

A local radio host, Thabo Baloyi, criticised derogatory remarks made on 'Open Chats Podcast' about Coloured people, sparking a debate over racism.

Gayton McKenzie withdraws statement linking Open Chats Podcast with SABC

Politics

9 months ago

The president of the Patriotic Alliance, Gayton McKenzie, apologised to the South African Broadcasting Corporation after linking it to the Open Chats Podcast.

"Lay a complaint": Woman provides information on how to formally report 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

9 months ago

A woman shared how to formally report the controversial 'Open Chats Podcast' after its hosts and guests made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community.

“Try This in Summer”: Woman tests expiry of Woolies fruits and veggies, sparking debate

People

9 months ago

A TikTok user tested the shelf life of Woolworths' fresh produce in a fun experiment, using both fruits and vegetables, sparking a debate on quality and freshness.

Nelisa Mchunu's biography: All about SA's beloved TV star

Celebrity biographies

9 months ago

Nelisa Mchunu gained notoriety for her portrayal of Fikile in Uzalo. How did her background and upbringing influence her illustrious acting career?

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