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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"They think a visa is citizenship": 3 Nigerian men deported from Mzansi over social media posts

People

3 months ago

Eritrea’s AFCON hopes in doubt after 7 players disappear in South Africa

Football

3 months ago

"Loud, proud, and impossible to ignore": Wynberg Boys join the war cry challenge with Migos chant

People

3 months ago

2 Vryburg high school learners killed on N12 on first day back at school

South Africa

3 months ago

"Song of the year": Chicken Licken amuses Mzansi with new gospel-style track in viral video

Industry

3 months ago

"Something has to be done": Cape Town woman captures taxi driver's terrible behaviour on the road

People

3 months ago

Off-duty South African National Defence Force Member killed in Delft South shooting

South Africa

3 months ago

An off-duty South African National Defence Force member was killed in a shooting in Delft South as gun violence continues unabated in the Western Cape.

Lynn Forbes addresses backlash Nadia Nakai received for calling son, AKA, a ghost

Celebrities

3 months ago

The mother of the late AKA, Lynn Forbes, was on L-Tido's podcast, where she addressed the backlash Nadia Nakai received for calling her son a ghost

Cape Town Cricket star Tristan Perez heads to bail hearing as recorded argument shapes murder case

Sports

3 months ago

Cape Town cricketer faces a bail hearing amidst a murder investigation over the death of his girlfriend, Elana Brooke, with a crucial recorded argument as evidence.

Iran says peace talks ‘unreasonable’ as Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon

Asia

3 months ago

Iran claims peace talks with the US are "unreasonable" as deadly strikes on Lebanon escalate. The fragile ceasefire faces doubts amid deep disagreements.

Gayton McKenzie reveals huge amount spent on Mama Joy’s last World Cup trip

Football

3 months ago

Gayton McKenzie has addressed the reported R700k World Cup trip involving Mama Joy, weighing in on the costs and the wider debate around funding and access.

Freedom Front Plus grills Mama Joy after World Cup ticket drama

Politics

3 months ago

Corné Mulder criticises superfan Mama Joy for her remarks on Minister McKenzie’s sponsorship policy, as public support for Mulder grows amidst the controversy.

Kunutu Empire set reveal left Skeem Saam fans shocked after discovering real location at SABC studios

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A content creator visited the Kunutu Empire set from Skeem Saam and revealed it is filmed inside SABC studios, surprising many South Africans who are fans.

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to a video of Somkhanda Gumbi responding to amputation and diabetic rumours

Celebrities

3 months ago

Popular reality TV star and polygamist Somkhanda Gumbi has commented on social media rumours that he's suffering from diabetes and was amputated.

"Sponsor yourself": Mzansi slams Mama Joy after she sets the record straight on who funds her trips

Confessions

3 months ago

Mzansi superfan Mama Joy set the record straight about who funds her trips to matches, pushing back claims that the Department of Sport has been covering her costs

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