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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“This is peak greed”: SARS angers Mzansi with closure of tax loophole for married couples

People

30 days ago

"Real-life Spider-Man": Village hero helps children cross over a stream of water, SA moved

People

30 days ago

“It’s not fact”: True crime debates allegations of coercive control in Cameron Waldeck-cooks case

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

Springboks mourn legend who dies aged 79 after Alzheimer's and dementia battle

Rugby

a month ago

Boyfriend’s alleged jealousy comes under spotlight after Cameron’s death

Sports

a month ago

Ex-Springbok Derick Hougaard's mom fires back at trolls over his struggles

Rugby

a month ago

Schoolboy rugby world mourns photographer Thys Lombard after surfing tragedy

Rugby

a month ago

Renowned schoolboy rugby and sports photographer Thys Lombard, 61, died after collapsing while surfing at the Vintners Surf Classic in Jongensfontein.

Tears flow as Maka Sbahle remembers Inkosi Yamagcokama: "You were my only hope"

Celebrities

a month ago

Maka Sbahle's heart-wrenching speech at her husband Inkosi Yamagcokama's funeral in Msinga left mourners in tears, capturing profound grief and shared memories.

Private investigator discusses Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee's Sabie deaths

People

a month ago

Private investigator Brad Nathanson urges South Africans to stop online speculation about the tragic deaths of Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee.

Funeral and memorial update for St Stithians teens Waldeck-Cook and Coetzee

Sports

a month ago

Funeral and memorial details for St Stithians teens Cameron Waldeck-Cook and Ethan Coetzee have been shared as the school community continues to mourn.

Julius Malema praises Cyril Ramaphosa’s SADC address, EFF leader backs call for African unity

South Africa

a month ago

Julius Malema praised Cyril Ramaphosa’s SADC address in Durban and backed his message of African unity and oneness, sparking mixed reactions online.

Fikile Mbalula responds after being dragged into Limpopo Boy leaked video scandal: "Ndiyagezelwa straight"

Politics

a month ago

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula reacted humorously to a photo of himself with Limpopo Boy’s hairstyle amid the viral video scandal, sparking diverse reactions.

Wandi Ndlovu's body transformation sparks debate over cosmetic surgery

Celebrities

a month ago

Influencer Wandi Ndlovu's body transformation photos spark debate as fans praise her figure while others question whether cosmetic surgery played a role.

Reservoir Hills man shot dead in garage hijacking, community calls for street patrols

South Africa

a month ago

A Durban man was shot during a hijacking at home, prompting the Reservoir Hills Community Police Subforum to urge residents to join street patrols for safety.

Sisters find 7-year-old sibling's body under bed, man charged with rape and murder

South Africa

a month ago

Two sisters discovered their seven-year-old sister’s body in Khotha, after she was allegedly lured, raped, and strangled by a man. The suspect faces court today.

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