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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Ngizwe Mchunu visits burnt Mbumbulu home as clip bashing Mkhwanazi resurfaces online

South Africa

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SA reacts to Hermanus origin myth of teacher and elephants

People

4 months ago

From Olympic podiums to prison cells: Scott Miller breaks his silence on a shattered life

Sports

4 months ago

“At least it’s raining”: Restaurant catches fire at V&A in Cape Town, video ignites debate

South Africa

4 months ago

Eben Etzebeth and Anlia turn heads after luxury Mercedes-Benz AMG driving experience

Rugby

4 months ago

Veteran Nigeria actor sparks backlash over xenophobia comments: "What about Boko Haram?"

Celebrities

4 months ago

New property laws in South Africa could change evictions and land disputes

People

4 months ago

South Africa’s proposed PIE Amendment Bill could speed up evictions, target land invasion syndicates and help struggling landlords with non-paying tenants.

"This is crazy stuff": Wynberg homes left roofless after level 8 storm hits Cape Town

South Africa

4 months ago

A clip shows the devastation in Wynberg, Cape Town, after a Level 8 storm, showcasing uprooted roofs and shocked residents. Mzansi is left in disbelief.

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

South Africa

4 months ago

A content creator captures the chaos as Cape Town's Level 8 cold front hits Stellenbosch, revealing strong winds and heavy rain. Mzansi is left in disbelief.

Babalwa M and MySol's cosy video leaves fans concerned for Kelvin Momo

Celebrities

4 months ago

Social media is buzzing with speculation after a video of Babalwa M and business mogul MySol appearing very cosy together surfaced online and went viral.

“They want war”: Ngizwe Mchunu’s son speaks out after family home burns down

South Africa

4 months ago

Ngizwe Mchunu's son, Sbani, speaks out after arson destroys their Mbumbulu home amid rising tensions from anti-illegal immigration protests. No injuries reported.

"Brother is speaking English in Zulu": Taxi driver charms uMlungu on the roadside, SA amused

People

4 months ago

A video of a confident taxi driver charming a motorist on the side of the road went viral on X, leaving the online community amused and entertained.

Mimi Mogale caught on video passing by Shandesh, Mzansi trolls: "She wants attention"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Mimi Mogale was caught on a viral video passing by Lekompo Shandesh, without greeting her. The clip caught Mzansi's attention, and some people trolled her.

Employee fired at SA's biggest grocery store chain records last day with colleagues in TikTok video

People

4 months ago

A woman's heartfelt TikTok reveals her emotional farewell after being dismissed from a major grocery store, moving South Africans with similar job loss experiences.

SA stunned by a video of MySol's reported R220 million mansion in Cape Town

Celebrities

4 months ago

North West mining magnate Solly Soka Madibela, known by South Africans as MySol, set social media on fire this weekend when he showed off his mansion.

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