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.

10463 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"I would love to return": British woman explores Harare's Old Stable Market

People

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Nigerian man who mocked Zulu culture in Cape Town Maybach arrested in Parklands

South Africa

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Springboks vs Scotland hit by Loftus suite revolt as 75% of boxes face being empty

Rugby

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Mel Viljoen's R500k fundraiser taken down as BackaBuddy explains its decision

Celebrities

2 months ago

'R6 million bribe': Phakel'umthakathi accused of taking Ramaphosa cash in explosive claims

South Africa

2 months ago

"I am alive": Lamiez Holworthy's unforgettable fall at Afro Nation Portugal

Celebrities

2 months ago

"It means the buses never left": Informal traders repopulate Johannesburg CBD streets, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

Joburg men film a bustling CBD post-protest, expressing disbelief at the rapid return of foreign nationals, sparking a debate about the recent protests' impact.

Taxi association suspends foreign national drivers until further notice

South Africa

2 months ago

Faraday Taxi Association suspends foreign drivers amid protests. Gauteng MEC Diale-Tlabela addresses licensing issues and violence in Johannesburg's taxi industry.

Somizi Mhlongo delivers high fashion at Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, dresses SA's biggest stars

Celebrities

2 months ago

Somizi Mhlongo dazzled at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, showcasing bold Sompire Femme designs worn by celebrities, capturing the essence of fearless couture.

Thando Thabethe and Robert Marawa go public, critics troll their age difference

Celebrities

2 months ago

Thando Thabethe and Robert Marawa's age difference raised questions and concerns on social media after the couple went public with their relationship.

White South African told to leave UK in viral resurfaced video as South Africans draw comparisons

Europe

2 months ago

A viral video resurfaced, showing a British man telling a White South African worker to go home, prompting some to compare it to anti-foreigner sentiment locally.

"She loves Maskandi": Commissioner Baloyi's ringtone brings laughter to the Madlanga Commission

South Africa

2 months ago

Commissioner Sesi Baloyi's Maskandi ringtone sparks laughter during the Madlanga Commission, offering a rare lighthearted moment amid serious corruption inquiries.

Constitutional Court changes property rules for married couples in South Africa

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

The Constitutional Court has ruled that couples who entered a customary marriage without an antenuptial contract remain married in community of property.

Johann Rupert officially takes control of 50 private hospitals in South Africa

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Rupert officially completed a R15.6 billion takeover of Mediclinic International's Southern African business, giving him ownership of around 50 private hospitals.

"This is harassment": American man tells 2 Afrikaners to go back to their country, SA astonished

People

2 months ago

Two South African Afrikaner men faced a shocking confrontation in an American store, sparking divided online reactions and drawing parallels to apartheid.

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