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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"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

People

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Former Orlando Pirates player slams Mama Joy over World Cup demand

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South African man tested Zimbabwe clinic without money and still received help

People

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Teen giant stuns rugby world as viral clips spark Springbok comparisons

Rugby

3 months ago

Video of South African woman seeing how far R200 gets her in Thailand leaves everyone amused with her accent

People

3 months ago

"Ride or die": Wife warmly welcomes husband upon release from 26-year imprisonment, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Sizwe Dhlomo defends MacG, fans worry he said too much: "Not you exposing him to SARS"

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Sizwe Dhlomo was roasted for unknowingly sharing details of MacG's private life on social media, with fans claiming he was at risk of being targeted by SARS.

Video of robbery in Gqeberha goes viral, South Africans horrified

South Africa

3 months ago

A robbery at a Gqeberha coffee shop sparked nationwide debate on crime in South Africa, as a viral video showed suspects targeting laptops amid growing concerns.

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties: Donald Trump "unaware" of statement

3 months ago

Melania Trump denies links to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the allegations "lies." She urges Congress for victim hearings to uncover the truth about Epstein's crimes.

Boity Thulo leaves fans breathless in viral vacation snaps: "Body is a solid 10"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Media personality and entrepreneur Boity Thulo once again set social media ablaze with her latest vacation content featuring stunning swimsuit pictures.

Police release update on 61-year-old cyclist’s death in Cape Town

Sports

3 months ago

Police have released an update on the death of a 61-year-old cyclist in Cape Town, including key details about the incident and ongoing investigation.

"And then?": UK woman living in Johannesburg shares her favourite South African words and phrases

People

3 months ago

A London woman living in Johannesburg shared her favourite South African words and phrases on TikTok and South Africans cannot stop laughing with her.

Shock as Tristan Perez walks free on R5,000 bail in Elana Brooke murder case

Sports

3 months ago

The family of Elana Brooke is stunned after her alleged murderer, Tristan Perez, was granted bail despite evidence linking him to her death in a domestic dispute.

"This dude is very rich": Rolls-Royce with Zimbabwean number plates in South Africa gets attention

People

3 months ago

A customised Rolls-Royce Wraith in South Africa sparked social media debate, blending opulence with polarising design, linked to a Zimbabwean personality.

"We make a lot of money”: Alexandra boy dancing with crates on Joburg roads reveals daily earnings

People

3 months ago

A schoolboy from Alexandra earns nearly R1,000 daily dancing on Johannesburg roads, all while keeping his parents unaware of his impressive earnings.

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