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.

10573 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Video of Mbali Ngiba insulting security guards resurfaces after bullying claims

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Zakes Bantwini responds to Nota Baloyi over career claims: “Don’t rewrite history”

Celebrities

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"The catch?": Store selling branded items at dirt cheap prices has SA asking serious questions

People

5 months ago

"Violence will not be tolerated”: Police Ministry responds to xenophobic attacks

South Africa

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Mownsamy massacre: Relatives of slain KZN family struggle to arrange funeral for victims

South Africa

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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis jokingly calls on GNU to act on Chuckle's alleged liquidation

Politics

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"PEP Home is the new Woolies": Woman showcases Le Creuset pot dupe from PEP Home, SA wowed

People

5 months ago

A local content creator shared an Instagram video showcasing PEP Home's new cast-iron cookware range that rivals Le Creuset in look, priced from R799.

Sepp Blatter claims Trump has ‘taken over’ 2026 World Cup as FIFA ‘forgets football’s soul’

Football

5 months ago

Donald Trump ‘running the 2026 World Cup’, Sepp Blatter claims as he raises concerns over politics, costs and fan experience ahead of the tournament.

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

South Africa

5 months ago

A blue light brigade has sparked outrage after footage showed them illegally using the oncoming lane to bypass traffic, igniting fierce debate among South Africans.

Stolen cellphone led police to breakthrough in brutal killing of 7 KwaZulu-Natal family members

South Africa

5 months ago

New details have emerged about how a stolen cellphone led to the arrests of three suspects responsible for the brutal murders of seven members of one KZN family.

Bellarmine Mugabe shooting victim received R250,000 to keep quiet, South Africans weigh in on amount

South Africa

5 months ago

Sipho Mahlangu, the man who was shot at Bellarmine Mugabe's home, confirmed to police that he recieved R250,000 to remain silent, sparking mixed reactions online.

Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla bail application postponed

South Africa

5 months ago

Ekurhuleni's deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and City Manager Kagiso Lerutla's bail application postponed amid serious fraud and corruption charges.

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

People

5 months ago

Swanie bravely tackled the RocoMamas spicy wings challenge using ice cubes for relief. His clever strategy and hilarious moments have made waves on social media.

Global outrage as World Cup final tickets hit R44 million each

Football

5 months ago

Some tickets for the 2026 World Cup final are fetching R44 million each on FIFA's resale platform, sparking outrage and demands for wealth explanations from South

American immigrants in SA reflect on what their kids are facing in South African classrooms in a video

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An American family's insights on the intense SA school experience spark online debates about education standards, access, and disparities in South Africa.

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