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.

9929 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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South Africa accuses Nara Smith of copying Onezwa again over new similar projects

Celebrities

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Griquas rugby in mourning after death of Schalk Willem Botma

Rugby

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Tragedy strikes Ironman event as experienced triathlete drowns during open-water swim

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Newlywed horror: Secunda man arrested in Mozambique after wife found dead in bag

South Africa

2 months ago

Gareth Cliff warns Julius Malema against one move that could hurt his appeal

Celebrities

2 months ago

"Calm before the storm": Viral video showing no waves in Durban beach raises concerns

People

2 months ago

A TikTok video captures a rare sight of a completely still Durban beach, igniting debate on social media about the calm water's implications and natural phenomena.

Mzansi furious as workers earning over R22,400pm are about to lose key workplace rights from May

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africans earning over R22,467 monthly will lose automatic workplace protections from 1 May 2026, prompting outrage as employers gain more power.

Gqeberha night out ends in horror: Two men found dead, police investigate circumstances

South Africa

2 months ago

Two young men from Eastern Cape, Sandile Ngoqo and Mazizi Ntshibilili, found dead after a night out in Gqeberha. Police investigate the circumstances

New York protesters call for 'Hands Off Malema' amid allegations of Trump's influence

2 months ago

A small protest, "Hands Off Malema," occurred in NYC, alleging Trump's influence in the SA leader's firearm charges and highlighting his controversial rhetoric.

Cyan Boujee linked to Ekurhuleni boss after deactivating her TikTok and Instagram: "What's happening, guys?”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Cyan Boujee deactivates her Instagram and TikTok accounts amid speculation linking her to the arrest of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Michael Lerutla.

A look at how much Julius Malema's sentence appeal process could cost

Politics

2 months ago

Julius Malema fights for freedom after his five-year prison sentence for discharging a firearm in 2018. Legal costs escalate amid South African public discourse.

"EFF colours will turn orange": Mzansi in stitches after AI clip shows Julius Malema behind bars

People

2 months ago

An AI-generated video imagining Julius Malema in prison with Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald waiting for him left South Africa in stitches.

"Most famous gogo": Helen Zille has fun at a Joburg concert and the crowd can't get enough of her

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Helen Zille attended a Johannesburg concert where she danced, took pictures with fans and had the crowd completely won over, all while running for mayor.

TV stars Mel and Peet Viljoen will reportedly return to SA after arrests and 'latest R5 000 scams'

Celebrities

2 months ago

YouTubers and social media influencers Mel and Peet Viljoen will reportedly be back in South Africa soon to face the music after their arrests in the USA.

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