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.

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Controversial media personality Gareth Cliff roasted President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa failed to secure an invitation to the 2026 G7 Summit.

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A man surprised his stepmother with a house, sharing how her love and sacrifices shaped his life and sparked emotional reactions on social media.

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A detailed breakdown of a R24,000 salary showed how rent, food and transport consumed most of the income, sparking debate about the rising cost of living.

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