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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"We will see you again": Family asks for support after heartbreaking loss of 12-year-old Kira Meyer

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"The best workspace": Chris Brown gives Cape Town call centre staff big shoutout after viral video

People

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Bafana Bafana legend Benni McCarthy lands big BBC role ahead of 2026 World Cup

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4 months ago

Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku and baby mama Vuyokazi Nciweni reunite for daughter's birthday party

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Father of 2 dies after getting trapped in escalator as commuters walk past

Family and Relationships

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Ayanda Borotho and Lerato Mvelase rally behind Bonko Khoza after Nirvana's sexual assault claims

Celebrities

4 months ago

"Do what you want": Boss gives employee a tongue lashing after he refuses to wash truck

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A video of a boss losing his temper at an employee went viral on X, and the driver's completely unbothered response had South Africans picking sides fast.

Sibanyoni complainant breaks silence after case struck off the roll, says justice system failed him

South Africa

4 months ago

The businessman who opened a case of extortion against Joe Sibanyoni and three others has broken his silence after the magistrate struck the matter off the roll.

Springboks Star Damian Willemse Caught in Fake News Storm After Pastor’s Viral Post

Rugby

4 months ago

Outrage over Cape Town pastor Oscar Bougardt's claims about Springboks' Damian Willemse reignites debate on social media accountability and the dangers of fake news.

White Economic Freedom Fighter defends Julius Malema and the party

Politics

4 months ago

Member Hendrik Carstens defends Julius Malema against claims of racism, asserting EFF's fight against white supremacy and clarifying misconceptions.

“This one looks healthy": TikTok video of Cape Town call centre agents singing sparks debate online

People

4 months ago

A lively Cape Town Bourne Global call centre TikTok video shows agents singing to Chris Brown, sparking debate on workplace culture and diversity online.

“I had to defend myself”: Phakelumthakathi’s Zimbabwean ex- girlfriend speaks out

South Africa

4 months ago

Phakelumthakathi faces scrutiny over his relationship with Zimbabwean Bekezela Dube amid online tensions, as she claims to have been used in the controversy.

Omphile Sithole disappearance: Mother suspects family of missing girl's father knows more

South Africa

4 months ago

Nompumelelo Sithole claims Omphile's father knows more about the toddler's disappearance. The community continues to search for the missing child.

NaakMusiQ's new girlfriend hard launches their relationship: "1 year with my favourite idiot"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Actor-turned-DJ NaakMusiQ returned to the spotlight when his new girlfriend celebrated their relationship milestone, leaving tongues wagging on social media.

IDAC responds as Cat Matlala allegedly seeks state witness deal

South Africa

4 months ago

Allegations surface of Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala seeking a deal with IDAC for leniency in his R360 million SAPS corruption case. Tensions rise in legal circles.

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