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.

10454 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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

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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.

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South Africa

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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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A woman tragically died after a rock was hurled from Concord Road Bridge onto the R24 freeway, striking her windscreen near Bedfordview. Police are investigating.

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People

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A Tshwane woman was shocked after SASSA declared her ineligible for a social grant and demanded R13,560 in repayment, as Mzansi shared their own SASSA woes online.

"She’s pulling the Kim Kardashian card": Matshidiso praised for reaction to scandal

People

a month ago

TikTok creator @alan614r dissects Matshidiso's strategic response to a leaked private video, drawing parallels to Kim Kardashian and P.T. Barnum's tactics.

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People

a month ago

A $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois, ignites a debate on payout choices as the winner celebrates with local manager John Marshall.

Lenasia mother of 4 dies after power outage cuts off oxygen support during cold snap

South Africa

a month ago

A Lenasia mother of four, reliant on oxygen support, tragically passed away after an electricity outage, leaving her family devastated and the community rallying.

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