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.

9372 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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RocoMamas hot wings challenge left man in distress as viral video sparks reactions

Family and Relationships

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State suggests Kagiso Lerutla was allegedly involved in covering up a murder

South Africa

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Thato Immaculate reveals son’s face for the first time after Gash1 divorce: "He looks like his dad"

Celebrities

17 days ago

Unathi Nkayi fires back at troll who labelled her and her friends "grannies"

Celebrities

17 days ago

Knysna road rage incident involving motorist and traffic officer: SA reacts

South Africa

17 days ago

"That's what you call service": Heroic Sixty60 driver rescues stranded motorist

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

Fans defend Lira as Musa Khawula attempts to roast her: "She doesn't bother anyone"

Celebrities

17 days ago

South African singer Lira's loyal supporters came to her defence after controversial gossipmonger Musa Khawula attempted to humiliate her on social media.

KZN family of 7 brutally killed, 3 suspects arrested after bodies dumped in veld 150kms away

South Africa

17 days ago

Three suspects have been arrested after seven members of a Newark family were abducted from their Newark home in KwaZulu-Natal and brutally murdered near Melmoth.

Grim discovery: three burnt bodies found near R535, police probe possible kidnapping links

South Africa

17 days ago

Three burnt bodies discovered along the R535 near Hazyview prompt a murder investigation in Mpumalanga, with links to recent kidnappings being explored.

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body was forcefully repatriated

Africa

18 days ago

Zambia's government takes Edgar Lungu's remains from Pretoria, as family disputes burial rights, igniting outrage over the legal battle for his body.

Zimbabwe's new currency looks familiar to South Africans in TikTok video

People

18 days ago

Zimbabwe's new currency sparks reactions on TikTok, showcasing vibrant notes resembling South African rands, igniting discussions amid ongoing economic turmoil.

EFF's legal team lodges complaint against prosecutor in Julius Malema case, SA debates decision

South Africa

18 days ago

The EFF's legal team has lodged a formal complaint against the prosecutor in Julius Malema's firearm case, Advocate Joel Cesar, sparking mixed reactions online.

Jozi pastor claimed Elon Musk sanctions prophecy and warned of missile strike in SA

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A Johannesburg pastor claimed he predicted Elon Musk’s sanctions remarks and warned of a possible missile strike, sparking debate across South Africa.

SAFA mourns Benoni United icon Richard Lata after his passing at 72

Football

18 days ago

South African Football Association confirms the passing of former Benoni United player Richard Lata, aged 72. Memorial and funeral plans announced in Daveyton.

“You’re a legend": SA emotional after man’s documentary accidentally helps find missing woman

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Cape Town filmmaker unwittingly captures a missing woman in a video, leading to a heart-wrenching reunion after four months of searching and family anguish.

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