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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Mossel Bay killing: Police say Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly caught stealing before fatal stabbing

South Africa

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Liam Jacobs opens up about defecting back to the DA from the PA

Politics

a month ago

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

a month ago

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"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

a month ago

“Floyd Shivambu 2.0”: SA slams Liam Jacobs after Pieter Kriel reacts to his party hopping

Politics

a month ago

Makhadzi uses 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo's death in Mossel Bay to make her point

Celebrities

a month ago

Five Mozambicans killed in suspected xenophobic attacks in Mossel Bay

South Africa

a month ago

At least seven Mozambican nationals have died in Mossel Bay amid rising xenophobic attacks, leaving many displaced and South African police investigating the unrest.

"Clumsy but well done": Food hits the floor as woman storms through Shoprite, Mzansi backs her choices

People

a month ago

A woman raced through a Shoprite trolley dash challenge, sending items flying and leaving groceries scattered on the floor. South Africans praised her choices.

Mossel Bay teen’s killing sparks xenophobia debate as police version casts doubt on motive

South Africa

a month ago

Conflicting reports surround the killing of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in Mossel Bay, with allegations of xenophobia and ongoing police investigations.

Suspected armed robber wakes up while SAPS processes scene of fatal KwaMsane shootout

South Africa

a month ago

A suspected armed robber in KZN, who police believed was dead, woke up at the scene of a fatal shootout, while forensics were processing the area.

Allan Donald's emotional Hansie Cronje tribute leaves South Africans reflecting

Sports

a month ago

Allan Donald pays tribute to Hansie Cronje on the anniversary of his death, as South Africans reflect on Cronje's complex cricketing legacy and cherished memories.

Gayton McKenzie breaks silence after Liam Jacobs returns to the DA

Politics

a month ago

Gayton McKenzie critiques Liam Jacobs’ return to the DA, questioning trust and the party's treatment of coloured members, while affirming PA’s resolve against DA.

"Touched me deeply": Afrikaner refugees in America remember Mzansi with heartfelt post, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The Combrinck family from Pretoria shared their emotional journey to Denver via a refugee programme, using a touching song to describe the diaspora.

'The Gumbis' reality TV star's wife Zama Duma reveals R100K wife allowance, SA reacts: "We will be there"

Celebrities

a month ago

Zama Duma, who is the wife of businessman and ‘The Gumbis’ reality TV star, Somkhanda Gumbi, has shown off her bank notification from her husband.

SA mom pleads for help after son killed for allegedly being mistaken as a foreigner in Mossel Bay

People

a month ago

A Limpopo family is demanding justice after 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly killed during xenophobic unrest after being mistaken for a foreign national.

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