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.

8925 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Young rugby star among three killed in horror car crash, fans sad

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Young rugby star, Corey Graham, has been named among three people who died in a tragic car crash, with tributes pouring in for the promising athlete.

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A video showed a prisoner cooking inside his cell, sparking concern about safety, oversight, and conditions in South African prisons among online viewers.

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Iran's ambassador to South Africa asserts the Strait of Hormuz is open to most but closed to the US and allies, condemning the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.

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A Polokwane doctor warned of a dangerous meningitis case, advising close contacts to seek treatment while alerting the public to prevent further infections.

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The Springboks' 2026 season faces turmoil as key player Aphelele Fassi undergoes shoulder surgery, with contrasting fortunes for emerging talents ahead.

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A video of Matipandile Sotheni’s arrest has surfaced, with South Africans showering praise on the officers involved, noting how efficiently they apprehended him.

Oscar MBO allegedly buys girlfriend Lerato Phasha a luxury car, fans sceptical

Celebrities

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Oscar MBO sent social media into a tailspin after he splurged on a new car, rumoured to be for his girlfriend; however, some people were sceptical.

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