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.

7206 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"I have big dreams": Domestic worker turns passion into business with viral rusk recipe

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"These kids are lying": Costs of matric dance outfits leave SA in disbelief

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"If I could give to my kid, I would": SA reacts to luxury cars at Stellenbosch University

People

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A TikTok video showing luxury cars at Stellenbosch University, claimed to be driven by students, sparks a debate on wealth, status, and campus life.

"Don't go to America": Ford dealership bosses share amagwinya and polony for lunch, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

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A TikTok video of two local Ford car dealership bosses dividing a traditional South African meal at work melted the hearts of many online viewers.

"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

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An American content creator, Steven Shapiro, visited Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to pay for people’s rent, leaving strangers grateful for his generosity.

"Don't take it to heart": Hectic preps for umcimbi, no one shows up, SA astonished

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A woman prepared a massive traditional feast with umqombothi and slaughtered meat, only for guests to allegedly not show up, sparking curiosity online.

Victims' family disappointed after 2 of the pig farm murder suspects' cases are withdrawn

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Rudolph De Wet, one of the men accused of killing Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu on a pig farm in Limpopo, was set free after he turned state witness.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi bonds with Junior Boks star

Rugby

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Siya Kolisi went shopping and hung out with Junior Bok Batho Hlekani in Cape Town, showing mentorship that fans praised as inspiring and genuine.

Man urges Black people to take accountability for 'Open Chats Podcast' racist comments

People

10 days ago

A young Black man spoke to the Black community and urged members to take accountability after hearing about 'Open Chats Podcast's' racist remarks.

"Very smart young man": Student starts successful catering business at res, SA impressed

People

10 days ago

A student's video of his impressive chip-selling business at the university residence gained praise from social media users who admire his hustle and determination.

KwaZulu-Natal mother abandons baby for lobola negotiations, netizens fuming

South Africa

10 days ago

A woman from Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal abandoned her baby, whom she left with vendors, to go and attend a lobola negotiation ceremony with her boyfriend.

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