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.

10533 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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ActionSA MP Athol Trollip slams Woolworths for charging R17 for a teabag

Politics

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"Survival instincts of a fart": 2 men fight angry goat in TikTok video, South Africa makes jokes

People

3 months ago

Households could face R100,000 fines under South Africa's proposed worker law

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

South Africa man married to Nigerian declares wife is here to stay amid anti-foreigner violence in Mzansi

People

3 months ago

President of political party goes to airport to bid Nigerians farewell following repatriation

South Africa

3 months ago

"You nailed it": SA comedian aces Mel Viljoen's live eNCA interview walkout skit, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

SAPS defends recent anti-illegal immigration protests: "No violence"

South Africa

3 months ago

SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal denied violence during anti-illegal immigration protests. Police ensure a peaceful approach amid rising community tensions.

Tamia drops Andile Mpisane's surname amid divorce rumours, SA is not surprised

Celebrities

3 months ago

Social media influencer Tamia Mpisane fuelled divorce rumours this week when she reverted to using her maiden surname on her social media account.

Good news for lotto players with old winning tickets from Ithuba

People

3 months ago

Sizekhaya has reopened National Lottery prize claims for tickets won before June 2026, ensuring historical winners can securely process their payouts with ease.

Student teacher's alleged assault by learner and parents in viral video leaves Mzansi outraged

South Africa

3 months ago

A viral video shows a UFS student teacher allegedly assaulted by a learner and his parents, igniting outrage and demands for justice over the disturbing incident.

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

People

3 months ago

Joburg mayoral candidate Galston Anthony went viral after he switched to Setswana while addressing critics with an English accent, leaving Mzansi amused.

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma sparks debate with remarks on foreign nationals and local traders

South Africa

3 months ago

Jacob Zuma has weighed in on the illegal immigration issues in the country, questioning why local traders were sidelined, sparking mixed reactions online.

Former 'Generations' actress Thahira Syed battles 3 deadly diseases, needs financial help

Celebrities

3 months ago

Fan-favourite actress Thahira Syed, who portrayed the character of Shaan Naidoo-Maistry in 'Generations', is seeking donations to fight 3 deadly diseases.

"He met his match": Ama2K humble Ntate Thuso in TikTok video leaving Mzansi in stitches

People

3 months ago

Lesedi FM personality Ntate Thuso was filmed at a fast food chain and roasted with his own words about living beyond your means, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

Cartrack responds after call centre agent collapses and dies

South Africa

3 months ago

Cartrack faces backlash after Gcina Dhladhla’s death in Rosebank office. The company defends itself amid allegations of leave denial and ongoing investigation.

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