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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Doja Cat says estranged father Dumisani Dlamini made excuses to miss her Pretoria show

Celebrities

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Leinster star Alan Spicer in court over nightclub assault

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"This didn't age well": SA stunned by throwback clip of Peet Viljoen's message to General Mkhwananzi

Family and Relationships

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President Ramaphosa shielded by police from angry crowd during title deeds handover event

South Africa

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Thabo Bester reportedly moved back to Kgosi Mampuru after long legal battle

South Africa

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Millwright salary in South Africa: what you can expect in 2026

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The average monthly millwright salary in South Africa is estimated at between R25,000 & R33,000. These professionals specialise in maintaining industrial machinery.

Police inspection at Mathibeli's business finds missing firearms and incomplete records, SA reacts

South Africa

3 months ago

Police raided Calvin Mathibeli’s Durban security firm, flagging missing firearms and incomplete records, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

Young rugby star among three killed in horror car crash, fans sad

Rugby

3 months ago

Young rugby star, Corey Graham, has been named among three people who died in a tragic car crash, with tributes pouring in for the promising athlete.

A prisoner cooking in his cell left Mzansi concerned

People

3 months ago

A video showed a prisoner cooking inside his cell, sparking concern about safety, oversight, and conditions in South African prisons among online viewers.

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open to SA while restricting US and allies

South Africa

3 months ago

Iran's ambassador to South Africa asserts the Strait of Hormuz is open to most but closed to the US and allies, condemning the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei.

EFF’s Marshall Dlamini dismisses allegations made against Julius Malema, South Africans react

Politics

3 months ago

Marshall Dlamini has brushed aside allegations at the Madlanga Commission linking Julius Malema to Tshwane tenders, sparking mixed reactions online.

Dangerous meningitis case in Polokwane prompted urgent warnings from a local doctor

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Polokwane doctor warned of a dangerous meningitis case, advising close contacts to seek treatment while alerting the public to prevent further infections.

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Women Empowerment

3 months ago

See how to level up your autumn/winter wardrobe with pro tips from a personal shopper from Cape Town. Auxillia Komichi shares fashion hacks for the everyday gal.

Star Springbok ruled out for months after surgery, 2026 plans shaken

Rugby

3 months ago

The Springboks' 2026 season faces turmoil as key player Aphelele Fassi undergoes shoulder surgery, with contrasting fortunes for emerging talents ahead.

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