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.

9910 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma responds to absence at Ramaphosa’s meeting with movement leaders

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Mmabatho Montsho dragged after African unity comments spark fierce backlash online

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Mmabatho Montsho is facing backlash after her comments on African unity and the national shutdown sparked a heated debate, with X users calling her out.

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Thuso Mbedu sparked reactions online after sharing a message ahead of South Africa’s national shutdown organised by the March and March Movement.

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Mafikizolo was removed from a scheduled performance in Zimbabwe following mounting backash amid the intense anti-illegal immigration marches in South Africa.

President Ramaphosa's meeting with Phakel'umthakathi and Ngizwe Mchunu sparks mixed reactions in SA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly met anti-illegal immigration leaders ahead of 30 June marches, as police tighten security amid rising tensions in South Africa.

“None of his business”: Mzansi divided as Pastor Chris warns SA against targeting illegal foreigners

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Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome told South Africans not to take the law into their own hands over illegal immigration, but his message was met with fierce backlash

Heat on the horizon? Super El Niño sparks fears of “unprecedented” summer conditions

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South Africa braces for extreme heat linked to developing El Niño, raising concerns for vulnerable groups as cold front disrupts the mixed weather outlook ahead.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma announces march starting points as national shutdown nears

South Africa

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Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma announces logistics for the national shutdown on 30 June 2026, detailing march routes amidst rising tensions over illegal migration.

Zimbabwean nationals seek refuge as anti-immigration protests trigger mass displacement in Polokwane

South Africa

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Upcoming anti-immigration protests in South Africa provoke mass displacement of Zimbabweans, prompting urgent repatriation efforts amid rising violence fears.

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