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.

9426 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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SAPS launches investigation into General Dumisani Khumalo's sudden illness

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Panyaza Lesufi responds to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations that Crime Prevention Wardens are illegal

Politics

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South African Podcaster Yanda Woods confirms break up with rapper Tony Dayimane

Celebrities

7 months ago

Soweto teacher finds Temu treasures to transform classroom for 100+ low-income students

People

7 months ago

Woman nearly falls while floating above a school of sharks in the Maldives, SA stunned

People

7 months ago

TV personality Claire Mawisa has reportedly eloped post her 47th birthday

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nathi Mthethwa's family responds to claims crime intelligence money built perimeter wall

Politics

7 months ago

The family of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa denied allegations that his perimeter wall at his KwaMbonambi homestead was built using state money.

Prince Kaybee's hilarious rant about school holidays goes viral: "We're in the same boat"

Celebrities

7 months ago

South African musician Prince Kaybee shared his grievances about having his children home for the school holidays, and fellow parents sympathise with him.

Reality TV stars Mel and Peet Viljoen’s podcast has reportedly flopped

Celebrities

7 months ago

Popular South African couple and reality TV stars, Melany "Mel" and Peet Viljoen's new YouTube channel has reportedly flopped with only just over 150 subscribers.

General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi slams the notion that Bheki Cele supported the PKTT

Politics

7 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said former Police Minister Bheki Cele was happy with the Political Killings Task Team's work.

"Our schools failed us": South Africans stunned as woman proposes best time to buy electricity

People

7 months ago

A woman discussed the best time to buy electricity to save money. People expressed frustration over why some have to pay more for units than others.

SA mourns as Athletics legend dies while vacationing with family in Lesotho

Sports

7 months ago

Former Comrades Marathon winner Cheryl Winn has tragically passed away while on a family holiday in Lesotho, leaving the South African running community in mourning.

Who is Sarah Chapman, the mother of Diddy’s daughter, Chance Combs?

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Sarah Chapman is widely recognised as the mother of Diddy’s third biological child, Chance Combs. Was the pair ever involved in a romantic relationship?

Who are Eileen Gu’s parents? Her Chinese mom, Yan Gu, and American dad

Celebrity biographies

7 months ago

Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier who has competed for China in the Olympics since 2019. How much do you know about her family, and who are Eileen Gu’s parents?

"Still has rhythm": Ouma vibing to Brenda Fassie alone entertains South Africans

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A granddaughter filmed her ouma dancing along to one of award-winning singer Brenda Fassie's classic songs. The video entertained South Africans.

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