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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"Keep going": Audi SA reaches out to former petrol attendant with dreams of owning RS3, SA moved

People

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17 year-old sentenced to 25 years for rape and murder of 71 year-old farm dweller

South Africa

3 months ago

"They will deal with you": Limpopo runner bumps into pack of wild dogs on morning run

People

3 months ago

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister rejects claims Ghanaians fuel high crime rate in South Africa

Africa

3 months ago

"He's definitely a regular": Cheeky baboon steals snacks from distracted tourists at game reserve in video

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

"I just wanted my coffee machine back": Mzansi raises over R120K for Hawks Officer Karl Sanders

South Africa

3 months ago

"Beautiful and creative": Man repurposes empty Jacobs coffee jar into stylish canisters, SA wowed

People

3 months ago

A local content creator went viral after sharing a clever DIY video showing how he transformed old Jacobs coffee jars into matte black kitchen canisters.

World Cup supercomputer sees South Africa pulling off surprise qualification

Football

3 months ago

Bafana Bafana receive a boost as Opta's supercomputer predicts a 49.3% chance of advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Could they be the surprise package?

Gayton McKenzie fires back as excluded Bafana players World Cup plan sparks fresh row

Football

3 months ago

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie defends inviting six excluded Bafana players to the World Cup, amidst mixed social media reactions over the emotional impact on them.

Mossel Bay killing: Police say Nhlamulo Sambo was allegedly caught stealing before fatal stabbing

South Africa

3 months ago

Western Cape police clarify the death of Nhlamulo Sambo, 19, who was fatally stabbed during a suspected burglary amid claims of xenophobic motives.

Liam Jacobs opens up about defecting back to the DA from the PA

Politics

3 months ago

Former MP Liam Jacobs returns to the DA, criticising the PA's lack of democracy and accountability, while apologising for his previous departure.

"Corner cutting in quality": AA CEO flags Chinese vehicle safety in South Africa

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

AA CEO Bobby Ramagwede has raised serious concerns about the safety and build quality of Chinese vehicles in South Africa, pointing to weak metal in structural parts

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"A testament to excellence": Wits ranked number one in Africa in 2026 global university rankings

People

3 months ago

Wits University has been ranked number one in Africa and 200th globally in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings, placing it in the top 1% worldwide.

“Floyd Shivambu 2.0”: SA slams Liam Jacobs after Pieter Kriel reacts to his party hopping

Politics

3 months ago

Pieter Kriel has blasted Liam Jacobs for rejoining the DA after his short stint with the Patriotic Alliance, sparking mixed reactions from Mzansi online.

Makhadzi uses 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo's death in Mossel Bay to make her point

Celebrities

3 months ago

Makhadzi used the death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo to further enhance her point about the Venda community being targeted by certain individuals.

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