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.

9919 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Teen suffers "unprovoked" road rage from Toyota Hilux driver in video

People

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Flooded N2 in Eastern Cape leaves Mzansi stunned as drivers push through water

People

a month ago

Lebo M addresses ex-fiancée Zoe Mthiyane's "toxic relationship" claims in explosive interview

Celebrities

a month ago

Almost 1,000 Mozambicans processed at Lebombo Border

South Africa

a month ago

"Bring Woolies Food please": Limpopo residents excited about R200m Steelpoort mall opening in 2026

South Africa

a month ago

R130 million cash prize won under new Lotto operator Sizekhaya

People

a month ago

"Keep going": Audi SA reaches out to former petrol attendant with dreams of owning RS3, SA moved

People

a month ago

A former petrol attendant shared an emotional update revealing that Audi South Africa reached out to invite him to an exclusive driving event, which will be in July.

17 year-old sentenced to 25 years for rape and murder of 71 year-old farm dweller

South Africa

a month ago

A teenager receives a 25-year prison sentence for the rape and murder of 79-year-old Valerie Enziar, highlighting the vulnerabilities of elderly rural residents.

"They will deal with you": Limpopo runner bumps into pack of wild dogs on morning run

People

a month ago

A Hoedspruit safari guide and wildlife photographer came face to face with a pack of 14 wild dogs during her morning run, and the video has SA amazed and terrified.

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister rejects claims Ghanaians fuel high crime rate in South Africa

Africa

a month ago

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister has rejected claims that Ghanaian nationals were involved in crime in South Africa, as efforts continue to repatriate them.

"He's definitely a regular": Cheeky baboon steals snacks from distracted tourists at game reserve in video

Women Empowerment

a month ago

A cheeky baboon stole snacks from distracted tourists at Aquila Private Game Reserve while they were on their phones, with the viral TikTok clip sparking laughter.

"I just wanted my coffee machine back": Mzansi raises over R120K for Hawks Officer Karl Sanders

South Africa

a month ago

Mzansi united for Hawks investigator Karl Sanders after emotional testimony at the Madlanga Commission, raising over R120,000 to replace his stolen coffee machine.

"Beautiful and creative": Man repurposes empty Jacobs coffee jar into stylish canisters, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A local content creator went viral after sharing a clever DIY video showing how he transformed old Jacobs coffee jars into matte black kitchen canisters.

World Cup supercomputer sees South Africa pulling off surprise qualification

Football

a month ago

Bafana Bafana receive a boost as Opta's supercomputer predicts a 49.3% chance of advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Could they be the surprise package?

Gayton McKenzie fires back as excluded Bafana players World Cup plan sparks fresh row

Football

a month ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie defends inviting six excluded Bafana players to the World Cup, amidst mixed social media reactions over the emotional impact on them.

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