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.

9371 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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South African defender departs Kaizer Chiefs for a move abroad

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Cheslin Kolbe turns heads after unveiling R2.1m luxury car

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DJ Warras shooting: Leaked CCTV footage shows the shooter

Celebrities

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Shamiso Mosaka reveals the cost and painful recovery of her BBL: "It was hell"

Celebrities

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A Chinese man reacted to the R200 screen protector price in South Africa, raising cost concerns

People

3 months ago

SA reacts to Samkelo Ndlovu's appearance in new photo: "Did she do anything new?"

Celebrities

3 months ago

DJ Warras murder: Court rejects video evidence application, Majola claims he was in Soweto in alibi

South Africa

3 months ago

Victor Majola’s bail hearing continued, with focus on the State's video evidence versus an affidavit saying that the suspect was in Soweto when DJ Warras was killed.

An IT team lead’s payslip revealed deductions and sparked a salary debate

People

3 months ago

A viral video shared an IT team lead’s payslip, revealing gross pay, deductions and take-home salary, sparking debate about tech careers in South Africa.

Police investigate after human arm found near Free State bus stop

South Africa

3 months ago

Amputated human limb found in Thaba Bosiu Village prompts police investigation. Community volunteers join SAPS in search for the rest of the body.

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to DJ Maphorisa’s decision to leave Amapiano

Celebrities

3 months ago

Renowned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo reacts to DJ Maphorisa's shift from Amapiano to Afro House, while social media reacts to the unexpected genre change.

Principal’s joyful dance with Class of 2025 celebrates school’s 98.3% matric pass rate

People

3 months ago

A principal danced with joy alongside the Class of 2025 after his school achieved an impressive 98.3% matric pass rate, leaving South Africans inspired.

Cassper Nyovest buys R2.5 million Mercedes-Benz, SA reacts: “Kudliwa imali ye Fill Up manje”

Celebrities

3 months ago

Cassper Nyovest unveils a R2.5 million Mercedes-AMG E-Class, sparking lively social media reactions, as he customises his son Khotso's toy G-Wagon.

A video showed religious, political and traditional leaders attending Limpopo’s 2025 matric results event

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A viral video showed religious, political and traditional leaders attending Limpopo’s 2025 matric results announcement, highlighting education’s cultural importance.

A video questioned the alleged 0% matric pass rate at a Limpopo school amid South Africa’s 88% results

Education

3 months ago

A viral video showed a young woman questioning an alleged 0% matric pass rate at a Limpopo school, reigniting debate about inequality in education.

DJ Warras murder: Victor Majola's bail application stalls, defence demands access to video evidence

South Africa

3 months ago

Victor Majola’s bail application has been remanded again after his defence challenged the State’s claims about video footage linked to the murder of DJ Warras.

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