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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US Ambassador Brent Bozell slams SA government for Iran stance

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Somizi Mhlongo accused of neglecting his daughter after offering 'BBMzansi' star Liema Pantsi R2M

Celebrities

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White South Africans in US plan to return amid Trumps white genocide allegation

South Africa

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Who is Kim Mulkey's husband now? Her love life since her 2006 divorce

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Cape Town man returns to Groote Schuur hospital with 40 gifts for people who helped save his life

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Mixed reactions as Fadiel Adams and Dereleen James engage in heated debate at Parliament

South Africa

a month ago

A tense parliamentary clash erupted between Fadiel Adams and Dereleen James, stirring mixed reactions on social media during the Ad Hoc Committee meeting.

“So much money?": Cape Town mom shows Mzansi the cost of giving birth at a private hospital

Family and Relationships

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A Cape Town mom shared her birth cost breakdown from Mediclinic on Discovery Keycare Plus medical aid showing what it really costs to give birth privately in Mzansi

EFF slams US Ambassador Brent Bozell's remarks as threat to South Africa's sovereignty

South Africa

a month ago

The EFF condemned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell's remarks as interference, asserting they undermine South Africa's sovereignty and diplomatic respect.

"Having a sugar rush": US woman shares glowing review of Oranjezicht market in Cape Town

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An American travel creator visited Oranjezicht Farm Market in Cape Town and left glowing about the food and atmosphere, but some had very different thoughts.

Tributes pour in as South African rugby legend dies in Gqeberha

Rugby

2 months ago

Tributes are pouring in after a South African rugby legend died in Gqeberha aged 70, marking the loss of a respected figure who made a major impact on the game.

Musa Mseleku's response to MaKhumalo’s radio interview sparks questions: "Why does it sound like a threat?"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Musa Mseleku responds to Thobile ‘MaKhumalo’ Khumalo's remarks about his fifth wife in a viral interview, sparking mixed reactions online regarding his comments.

Calvin Mathibeli's properties raided by police across four provinces over tender fraud allegations

South Africa

2 months ago

The South African Police Service raided multiple properties belonging to businessman Calvin Mathibeli across four provinces as part of a tender fraud investigation.

MacG’s ‘Podcast and Chill’ advertising prices leak, SA reacts: "He's making over R1.5 million a month"

Celebrities

2 months ago

A leaked rate card reveals MacG's Podcast and Chill charges brands up to R250,000 for ad placements, sparking debate among South Africans on social media.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi weighs in after family refuses blood transfusion for teen's surgery

South Africa

2 months ago

Health Minister Motsoaledi may seek court approval for vital liver transplant as family’s Jehovah's Witness beliefs jeopardise the boy's urgent treatment.

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