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.

9969 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Thandiswa Mazwai turns Lorna Maseko's viral chicken feet dish into a painting

Celebrities

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Retired army general warns that SANDF and SAPS cannot defend South Africa, citizens agree

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Nadia Nakai's thirst trap video triggers salty comments about her BBL

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Construction fraud in Cape Town: Five suspects and four companies linked to R12 million scheme

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Woman’s R400 investment journey inspired young South Africans

Women Empowerment

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"Lord, please intervene": SA alarmed as video shows scholar transport crash in North West

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South Africans reacted after a scholar transport crashed in North West. A viral TikTok video showed learners exiting the damaged vehicle, sparking safety concerns.

South African engineer highlighted a short course that makes good money

People

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A South African engineer shared a short engineering course that paid in dollars, sparking discussion about global jobs, rare skills and alternative career paths.

Court finds Rustenburg church leader guilty of sexual offences involving 11 children

South Africa

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A church leader, Zoliswa Menziwa, received a suspended prison sentence for exposing herself to 11 children in Rustenburg, sparking outrage and online debates.

Springboks frustration as Erasmus ends Tony Brown departure speculation

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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has shut down speculation linking Tony Brown to a departure, confirming the attack coach’s commitment amid growing frustration.

Vaal school taxi crash details revealed: 14 learners died, driver’s family survived

Family and Relationships

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New details about the Vaal learner transport crash revealed the driver’s family survived while 14 learners died, reigniting grief and road safety concerns.

Woman loses R2 million to alleged romance scam with traditional healer and ex-boyfriend

South Africa

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A Northern Cape woman, Cheryl, lost R2 million in a romance scam involving her boyfriend and a traditional healer, leaving her facing financial hardship.

Schoolchildren injured in Durban taxi crash a week after Vaal tragedy, South Africans frustrated

South Africa

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Nine schoolchildren were injured when a taxi collided with a bakkie in Durban, a week after the fatal Vaal crash, sparking concern about scholar transport safety.

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts after Ithuba reveals how player won R178 million PowerBall jackpot

Celebrities

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Sizwe Dhlomo's reacts to Ithuba revealing how a player won the R178 million PowerBall, igniting a debate on anonymity and fairness among South Africans.

Eben Etzebeth's wife Anlia shows Rachel Kolisi support ahead of 'Falling Forward' book release

Celebrities

5 months ago

Anlia Etzebeth, the wife of Eben Etzebeth, showed support for Rachel Kolisi ahead of her book release. Kolisi will be releasing her memoir ‘Falling Forward’.

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