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.

9919 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"The bra crying is all of us": SA fan's emotional Bafana Bafana win reaction has Mzansi in tears

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South Africa

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People

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A South African truck driver shares his stunning impressions of Bulawayo, challenging stereotypes and revealing a city of unexpected beauty and safety.

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Football

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Bafana Bafana's historic FIFA World Cup knockout qualification sees young star Relebohile Mofokeng shine in a memorable victory against South Korea.

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A viral video reveals the salaries of The Polygamist's cast, sparking debate over their pay amid the show's international success and widespread acclaim.

"We shut up big mouths": Hugo Broos hits back at critics after Bafana Bafana's historic World Cup feat

Football

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Bafana Bafana makes history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time, as Hugo Broos defies critics ahead of their clash with Canada.

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People

17 days ago

A South African woman shared her excitement on Facebook after a DNA test showed that the genetic trace with the highest percentage is the indigenous Khoisan people.

Next challenge awaits Bafana Bafana as Round of 32 opponents are confirmed

Football

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Bafana Bafana's next opponents in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 have been confirmed following South Africa's victory over South Korea on Thursday.

Bafana Bafana secure landmark World Cup victory as Hugo Broos makes history

Football

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Hugo Broos etched his name into the history books as Bafana Bafana secured a memorable victory over South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

South Africans employing domestic workers have until June 30 to avoid penalties

Business and Economy

18 days ago

SA employers must submit their annual Return of Earnings for domestic workers by 30 June to avoid a 10% penalty amid tightened enforcement on undocumented workers.

Kruger Park shooting: Ranger shares new claims as questions deepen

People

18 days ago

New claims emerge in the Kruger National Park shooting of a Canadian tourist, highlighting negligence and calls for improved firearm safety and accountability.

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