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.

9476 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Former 'RHOD' star Nonku Williams finally speaks out about divorce and trauma on 'Untied'

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“Becoming like the Cape Flats”: SA outraged by teens’ behaviour at the V&A during end of exam season

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South Africans were not pleased with how teens from Cape Town conducted themselves at the V&A Waterfront while celebrating the end of exam season.

Control over credentials? Ouaddou’s Pirates appointment raises eyebrows

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Orlando Pirates’ surprise coaching appointment has sparked debate, with claims that management chose control over experience. Is Ouaddou the right man for the job?

Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's son takes after dad with adorable soccer video

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South Africans are going crazy after watching a video of Natasha Thahane and Thembinkosi Lorch's son playing soccer, convinced he's the next soccer star.

"She managed to survive": Family comes out in numbers to welcome SANDF soldier back from DRC

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A Limpopo woman shared a heartwarming video of their family member, who served as a soldier for the SANDF, coming home after her deployment in the DRC.

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10 months ago

Oscar Pistorius quietly returned to competitive sport, finishing third in his category at the Durban Ironman while under strict parole until 2029.

'Skeem Saam' alleged contract disputes affect successful soapie

TV Shows

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'Skeem Saam' has reportedly found itself at the centre of a scandal after enraged crew members revealed how they were misled by the production team.

“Comrades miracle”: Runner found near Harbour now set to walk again

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10 months ago

Moira Harding went missing after finishing the Comrades Marathon but is now recovering in hospital after a miraculous survival and is expected to be discharged soon.

Zee Nxumalo reportedly bags hosting gig for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 pre-show

Celebrities

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Zee Nxumalo is said to be the host of the anticipated Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards pre-show. This comes after the singer signed a deal with the iconic TV channel.

"Grannies should live forever": Gogo in disbelief seeing granddaughter's new apartment, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A heartwarming video of a granny's emotional reaction to seeing her granddaughter's stunning new apartment for the first time left social media users moved.

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