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.

7209 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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

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

People

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Victims' family disappointed after 2 of the pig farm murder suspects' cases are withdrawn

South Africa

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

People

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

People

10 days ago

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

South Africa

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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.

"MacG allowed this content": SA opinion split as radio host criticises 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

10 days ago

A local radio host, Thabo Baloyi, criticised derogatory remarks made on 'Open Chats Podcast' about Coloured people, sparking a debate over racism.

Gayton McKenzie withdraws statement linking Open Chats Podcast with SABC

Politics

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The president of the Patriotic Alliance, Gayton McKenzie, apologised to the South African Broadcasting Corporation after linking it to the Open Chats Podcast.

"Lay a complaint": Woman provides information on how to formally report 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

10 days ago

A woman shared how to formally report the controversial 'Open Chats Podcast' after its hosts and guests made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community.

“Try This in Summer”: Woman tests expiry of Woolies fruits and veggies, sparking debate

People

10 days ago

A TikTok user tested the shelf life of Woolworths' fresh produce in a fun experiment, using both fruits and vegetables, sparking a debate on quality and freshness.

Nelisa Mchunu's biography: All about SA's beloved TV star

Celebrity biographies

10 days ago

Nelisa Mchunu gained notoriety for her portrayal of Fikile in Uzalo. How did her background and upbringing influence her illustrious acting career?

Katlehong community camp and sing outside Wandi Ndlovu's home after release, SA reacts: "Losers"

Celebrities

10 days ago

Wandi Ndlovu got the attention of her community on Wednesday afternoon after she was released on bail, and when a video of her celebrating outside the court trended.

Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Chimaev live in South Africa: Date, time & broadcast info

Sports

10 days ago

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev’s bout is set to air on 16 August at 4 a.m. South African time on SuperSport Action from Chicago’s United Center.

Kevin Gates' mom was just 14 when he was born: How that shaped their bond

Celebrity biographies

10 days ago

Kevin Gates' mom had him when she was only 14 years old. Does the duo have a close bond, and how did the rapper's tumultuous upbringing affect their relationship?

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