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 (current)

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 16 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.

7315 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Doctor Khumalo turns a year older as PUMA brings back his iconic 16V boots

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"You fixed the country": Woman exposes bank card scam attempt after playing along in call, SA proud

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"Don't be apologetic": Dr Celiwe Ndaba politely claps back at critic, shares progress, SA supports

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"You didn't budget well": Man shares R500 Woolies haul for one week's groceries, SA unimpressed

People

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A local man's viral grocery shopping challenge at Woolworths sparked a national debate on rising food costs and budget-friendly alternatives on TikTok.

"Cape Town is for foreigners": SA gives R22k per month apartment a thumbs-down

People

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A real estate agent showed a R22 000 two-bedroom apartment in Green Point, Cape Town. However, social media users were not too pleased with the price.

Bonang Matheba and boyfriend David Phume allegedly unfollow each other on social media

Celebrities

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Bonang Matheba is said to be going through some relationship drama after she and her rumoured boyfriend, David Phume, unfollowed each other on social media.

Mamelodi Sundowns bows out of the FIFA Club World Cup with a lap dance

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Sundowns were booted out of the FIFA Club World Cup after failing to beat Brazilian side Fluminense. After the loss, the staff and players danced in the stadium.

Bonang Matheba's age sparks online debate about the star not having kids

Celebrities

2 months ago

Bonang Matheba recently celebrated her birthday, and amid the warm birthday wishes were several negative comments about her age and not being a mother yet.

“You’re living my dream”: SA reacts to youngster being flown by parents to watch Beyoncè live in London

People

2 months ago

South Africans were stunned by a lady who went to see Beyonce live in London. Her parents surprised her with a trip to see the singer live and shared videos online.

"His face is priceless": Mother-and-son's Afrikaans conversation has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A video of a mother struggling to understand her Grade 1 son speaking Afrikaans delighted social media users with their humorous and fun exchange.

“My ancestors are screaming”: SA reacts to lady’s avocado pap in viral TikTok trend, claims Mzansi loves it

People

2 months ago

South Africans were unamused by a young lady's avocado pap after she shared her tutorial in a now-viral TikTok video. She claimed that it was a famous African dish.

Mlindo The Vocalist praises DJ Maphorisa after rumoured fallout

Celebrities

2 months ago

Singer Mlindo The Vocalist praised DJ Maphorisa after their rumoured fallout. The 'Emakhaya' hitmaker said Maphorisa gave him R20,000 when he was down and out.

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