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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"This wasn't my victory": EMS practitioner gives follow-up on recent Pretoria black mamba bite case

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South Africa

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Celebrities

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Hugo Broos reflects on costly mistake in Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw

Football

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Hugo Broos has reflected on Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 draw with Panama at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, highlighting the key mistake that cost his team.

Nandipha Magudumana’s mother dies as she awaits trial in prison

South Africa

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Dr Nandipha Magudumana mourns her mother's death while facing trial for charges linked to boyfriend Thabo Bester’s escape. Family seeks funeral attendance permission

Eugene de Kock says Apartheid leaders ordered hit on Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africans debate claim

South Africa

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Former apartheid Vlakplaas commander Eugene de Kock testified that he was ordered to kill Cyril Ramaphosa, but refused, sparking a debate online about the claim.

Gareth Cliff reacts to Cyril Ramaphosa’s explanation of 2026 G7 Summit absence

Politics

a month ago

Controversial media personality Gareth Cliff roasted President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa failed to secure an invitation to the 2026 G7 Summit.

Man surprised stepmom with house after years of love and sacrifice

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man surprised his stepmother with a house, sharing how her love and sacrifices shaped his life and sparked emotional reactions on social media.

R24,000 salary breakdown showed rising cost of living pressure in South Africa

People

a month ago

A detailed breakdown of a R24,000 salary showed how rent, food and transport consumed most of the income, sparking debate about the rising cost of living.

France denies US pressure behind decision to exclude South Africa from G7 Summit as Kenya is invited

Europe

a month ago

France has denied that the United States of America pressured it into excluding South Africa from the G20 Summit, saying it opted to invite Kenya instead.

Legendary Lesedi FM DJ Ba2cada apologises for his unprofessional conduct

Celebrities

a month ago

Free State veteran radio presenter Ba2cada apologised after landing in hot water for his unsavoury remarks in a recent video, leading to an apparent suspension.

"A giant leap": Cape Town medics use freezing technology to destroy recurrent thyroid cancer

South Africa

a month ago

A team of Cape Town doctors at UCT Private Academic Hospital successfully used cryoablation to treat recurrent thyroid carcinoma for the first time.

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