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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EFF appeals after Malema sentencing as supporters rally outside East London court

South Africa

2 months ago

Iran has to come: FIFA president confirms 2026 World Cup participation despite war

Football

2 months ago

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Economic Freedom Fighters president Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years plus fine

Politics

2 months ago

Dr Musa and Liesl Mthombeni trend as Mzansi reacts to cheating rumours

Celebrities

2 months ago

SAPS on high alert ahead of Julius Malema's sentencing amid fears of repeat of July 2021 unrest

South Africa

2 months ago

"Let the good times roll": SA digs old clip of Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi during happy days

People

2 months ago

"I want to see": Woman shares how much Gold Reef City cost her and a plus one

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Johannesburg woman tracked every rand she spent at Gold Reef City for two adults, and the total had South Africans questioning whether a day out is still worth it.

Ndlozi says country benefits nothing from Malema being in jail, South Africans share mixed reactions

South Africa

2 months ago

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi came out in defence of Julius Malema ahead of his sentencing, saying South Africa gained nothing from his imprisonment, sparking division online.

New footage of Martha Mani Rantsofu's murder surfaces, citizens react as gunman caught on camera

South Africa

2 months ago

New video footage of the murder of Emfuleni official Martha Mani Rantsofu circulated online, showing the gunman fleeing and sparking outrage online.

Pirates legend Eugene Zwane breaks silence on son Samkelo’s Siwelele struggles

Football

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates legend Eugene Zwane discusses son Samkelo's challenges at Siwelele and his resilient mindset amid fierce competition for game time.

Julius Malema says he will not be intimidated by young Afrikaner boys following court appearance

Politics

2 months ago

Julius Malema told supporters outside the East London Magistrate Court that there was no reason to panic as he would not be intimidated by young Afrikaner boys.

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Gerda Steyn breaks silence as Soweto Marathon payment saga deepens

Sports

2 months ago

Gerda Steyn reveals she’s still awaiting Soweto Marathon prize money, sparking outrage in the athletics community over organizers' financial mismanagement.

Lekompo star Shandesh responds to Mimi Mogale cheating scandal

Celebrities

2 months ago

Shandesh breaks her silence on cheating allegations involving her ex-girlfriend, Mimi Mogale, and confirms their breakup, and warns of legal action.

Julius Malema's bodyguard is suing the state R20 million for malicious prosecution

South Africa

2 months ago

Adriaan Snyman, Julius Malema's bodyguard, sues the state for malicious prosecution over the 2018 firearm incident at an EFF rally, claiming lack of evidence.

State links AKA murder case to 2022 Durban taxi boss killing

South Africa

2 months ago

The State seeks to link the 2022 murder of taxi boss Sibongiseni Khanyile to the killings of rapper Kiernan Forbes and chef Tebello Motsoane through new evidence.

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