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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"Loud, proud, and impossible to ignore": Wynberg Boys join the war cry challenge with Migos chant

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2 Vryburg high school learners killed on N12 on first day back at school

South Africa

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"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

Industry

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"Something has to be done": Cape Town woman captures taxi driver's terrible behaviour on the road

People

a month ago

Off-duty South African National Defence Force Member killed in Delft South shooting

South Africa

a month ago

Lynn Forbes addresses backlash Nadia Nakai received for calling son, AKA, a ghost

Celebrities

a month ago

Cape Town Cricket star Tristan Perez heads to bail hearing as recorded argument shapes murder case

Sports

a month ago

Cape Town cricketer faces a bail hearing amidst a murder investigation over the death of his girlfriend, Elana Brooke, with a crucial recorded argument as evidence.

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Asia

a month ago

Iran claims peace talks with the US are "unreasonable" as deadly strikes on Lebanon escalate. The fragile ceasefire faces doubts amid deep disagreements.

Gayton McKenzie reveals huge amount spent on Mama Joy’s last World Cup trip

Football

a month ago

Gayton McKenzie has addressed the reported R700k World Cup trip involving Mama Joy, weighing in on the costs and the wider debate around funding and access.

Freedom Front Plus grills Mama Joy after World Cup ticket drama

Politics

a month ago

Corné Mulder criticises superfan Mama Joy for her remarks on Minister McKenzie’s sponsorship policy, as public support for Mulder grows amidst the controversy.

Kunutu Empire set reveal left Skeem Saam fans shocked after discovering real location at SABC studios

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A content creator visited the Kunutu Empire set from Skeem Saam and revealed it is filmed inside SABC studios, surprising many South Africans who are fans.

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to a video of Somkhanda Gumbi responding to amputation and diabetic rumours

Celebrities

a month ago

Popular reality TV star and polygamist Somkhanda Gumbi has commented on social media rumours that he's suffering from diabetes and was amputated.

"Sponsor yourself": Mzansi slams Mama Joy after she sets the record straight on who funds her trips

Confessions

a month ago

Mzansi superfan Mama Joy set the record straight about who funds her trips to matches, pushing back claims that the Department of Sport has been covering her costs

Jelly Babie claims she lost over R2 million in abusive marriage to Sangoma: "I wish I never got married"

Celebrities

a month ago

Jelly Babie reveals details of her abusive marriage and alleged financial exploitation by her estranged husband, sparking diverse reactions on social media.

“You lived life to the fullest”: Friends remember Landon Lagrange after tragic Camps Bay crash

Sports

a month ago

A tragic Camps Bay crash has claimed cyclist Landon Lagrange's life, sparking emotional tributes and renewed road safety debates as the community mourns.

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