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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Cultural erasure? Cape Town Minstrels raise concerns over Tweede Nuwe Jaar changes

South Africa

4 months ago

Tragic shooting: Father arrested after alcohol-fuelled argument claims son's life in Limpopo

South Africa

4 months ago

EFF condemns US for Venezuela operation: "Undermines sovereignty and self-determination"

South Africa

4 months ago

Lightning strikes leave more than 50 injured and 2 dead in separate incidents

South Africa

4 months ago

Cameroon legend issues bold statement about Bafana Bafana

Football

4 months ago

Former Orlando Pirates coach reveals AFCON 2025’s biggest threat

Football

4 months ago

Hugo Broos reveals concerns ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Cameroon showdown

Football

4 months ago

South Africa men's national team coach Hugo Broos explains his concerns ahead of Bafana Bafana’s upcoming clash against Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa urgently calls UN meeting over US military actions in Venezuela

South Africa

4 months ago

SA urges an urgent UN meeting over US military action in Venezuela, highlighting concerns about violations of sovereignty and international law.

Tragedy strikes as rugby player passes away days into new year

Rugby

4 months ago

Kenyan rugby player Felix Ouma has died just two days into the new year.2026, sparking tributes and mourning across the rugby community on social media.

Free State man arrested for allegedly killing friend over girlfriend dispute

South Africa

4 months ago

A 41-year-old man in Free State has been arrested for allegedly murdering a friend over a girlfriend dispute, following a fatal confrontation with a spade.

Search continues for 23-year-old Gqeberha man swept away by rip current

South Africa

4 months ago

A search is underway for a missing 23-year-old man at Bluewater Bay after a drowning incident, with extensive rescue efforts ongoing amid strong rip currents.

Free State light aircraft crash leaves 1 person dead, authorities launch investigation into tragedy

South Africa

4 months ago

An investigation has been launched after a four-seater light aircraft crashed in the Ferreira area outside Bloemfontein in the Free State, leaving one person dead.

Insurance denies funeral claim for man allegedly linked to kidnapping, SA reacts

South Africa

4 months ago

The refusal to pay Sbonelo Zaca’s funeral claim after a police shootout sparks debate on accountability, due process, and criminal exclusions in policies.

Shebeshxt becomes 1st artist to win Song of the Year while in prison, SA reacts: "History was made"

Celebrities

4 months ago

South African controversial rapper Shebeshxt recently made history as the first artist in Mzansi to win the Song of the Year title while he is in prison.

An AI-generated Ramaphosa dance video divided South Africans as clip hit 9 million views online

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An AI-generated video of President Cyril Ramaphosa dancing went viral with 9 million views, sparking debate about humour, respect and AI limits in South Africa.

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