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.

9945 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"She's feeling safer than before": Cape Town kids give army on the streets a show in Mitchells Plain

Family and Relationships

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Cape Town cricket star arrested over girlfriend’s death as suspicion grows

Sports

3 months ago

South African women married to Nigerian Men form part of Igbo Queens of SA in TikTok

People

3 months ago

"This is my own experience": Afrikaner shares experience with New Zealand healthcare system

People

3 months ago

Ngizwe Mchunu hits back at Penny Penny, calls him sensitive

South Africa

3 months ago

Missing Gqeberha student's body found in lake, family faces financial struggles

South Africa

3 months ago

MaKhumalo recalls conversation with MaCele where she shaded her for not bearing children

Celebrities

3 months ago

Thobile MaKhumalo recalled a conversation she had with Busisiwe MaCele, where she seemingly shaded her for not bearing children. SA was left fuming,

Ex-Bafana Bafana international lands head coach role in Europe

Football

3 months ago

A former South African international has been appointed as head coach of a European club, marking a significant step in his coaching career outside Africa.

Another group of Afrikaners allegedly arrive in USA as refugees

South Africa

3 months ago

Allegations of Afrikaners arriving in the US spark debate over refugee status, as social media reactions reflect mixed sentiments on their new beginning in Georgia.

Drone footage of sacred Venda waterfall sparked debate over culture and boundaries

People

3 months ago

A viral drone video at a sacred Venda waterfall impressed viewers but also raised concerns about respecting cultural sites and restricted spiritual spaces.

Musa Mseleku’s post about his marriage to MaKhumalo raises questions: "Are you in a war?"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Musa Mseleku speaks out on his future with MaKhumalo, sparking mixed reactions as fans question the state of their relationship and the meaning behind his message.

82-Year-Old Merebank woman strangled in her own home

South Africa

3 months ago

An 82-year-old Merebank woman, Indrawathy Rampersadh, was tragically killed in her home by a woman posing as a beggar, leaving the community in mourning.

"Love that you apologised": Kid stands his ground at discipline camp, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A disciplinary camp shared a clip of an official confronting a little boy who had two cool drinks, but he explained that he won the Vitadrinks during a competition.

Abongwe Mseleku shades Musa Mseleku after graduating: "Thank you for being a present father"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Abongwe Mseleku celebrates graduating from AFDA Film School, but her emotional message praising her mother and hinting at family tension gets Mzansi talking.

"You made my night shift": Petrol attendant gets massive tip from generous motorist

People

3 months ago

A petrol attendant, Tebogo Mokoena, received a generous tip from motorist Rob Retief, capturing hearts with their touching interaction in a viral TikTok video.

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