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.

10445 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Sizwe Dhlomo questions Fadiel Adams' behaviour after Madlanga Commission testimony

Politics

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Scotts Maphuma serenaded by fan at barbershop as SA questions his reaction

Celebrities

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Davido addresses leaked DMs to South African influencer: "Check the differences"

Celebrities

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“Gone too soon”: Harties Feral Cat Rescue mourns death of volunteer after stage 4 melanoma battle

Family and Relationships

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Ndoyisile Sibindi reportedly seeks asylum in South Africa over alleged LGBTQ+ persecution risk

Celebrities

27 days ago

St Stithians community heartbroken after sudden death of beloved former pupil and coach

People

27 days ago

"Ubuntu is suspended": Mashaba fires back at Chidimma Adetshina's plea after court

South Africa

27 days ago

Action SA president Herman Mashaba responds to Chidimma Adetshina's call for ubuntu amid her deportation hearing, reigniting the immigration debate in South Africa.

Grace Mondlana shares throwback vacation photo with late ex-boyfriend

Celebrities

27 days ago

Grace Mondlana posted a photo on social media of herself and her late ex-boyfriend during a vacation they took together, sparking mixed reactions online.

"Outsourcing breeds criminality": General Mkhwanazi takes aim at government's tender system

South Africa

27 days ago

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi highlights how politically linked tender awards fuel corruption, crime, and economic stagnation in South Africa.

"Locals are spectators": SA reacts to UK buyers splashing R15.9m on holiday home in Cape Town

South Africa

28 days ago

UK nationals set a record by purchasing a penthouse at The Marlow on Mill in Newlands for R15.9 million, igniting debate on foreign buyers in Cape Town’s market.

“What happened next?”: SA divided after bank employee assaults client in branch after argument

People

28 days ago

A heated clash at a bank branch goes viral as an employee knocks a client's phone away during an argument, sparking divided opinions across South Africa.

"We're not shocked": SA woman’s reactions to Jacinta x AfriForum partnership sparks heated debate

People

28 days ago

A South African woman's reaction video to Jacinta's controversial alliance with AfriForum has sparked divided opinions, leaving even her supporters shocked.

St Stithians finally speaks out as investigation into Cameron and Ethan’s deaths continues

Sports

28 days ago

St Stithians has finally broken its silence on the deaths of Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee. The school says it will not add to speculation while authoritie

“Completely unacceptable”: KZN nurse suspended after viral video shows patient alleged assault

South Africa

28 days ago

The KZN Department of Health has condemned a viral video of a nurse assaulting a patient, placing her on precautionary suspension amid an urgent investigation.

Zwelinzima Vavi rejects calls for ethnic-based universities in South Africa

Politics

28 days ago

Zwelinzima Vavi condemns proposals for ethnicity-based universities, warning against divisive practices that threaten South Africa's national unity and integrity.

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