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.

10685 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Brown Mogotsi subpoenaed to face Ad Hoc Committee, South Africans react with amusement and annoyance

South Africa

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All at 23 as content creator bought luxury BMW cash and reached million-rand milestone

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Meghan Trainor's weight loss story, lifestyle shifts and public reaction

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Damon Darling's net worth, career, and background: Key facts about the content creator

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Zonke's alleged booking fees under spotlight, Mzansi stunned by R400K figure

Celebrities

8 months ago

Nando’s responds to Nota Baloyi’s alleged R850K legal threat over Kwesta song

Celebrities

8 months ago

Andile Mngwevu's remains found in Mozambique, Ekurhuleni MMC's vehicle was swept away by floods

South Africa

8 months ago

The remains of Ekurhuleni Transport MMC Andile Mngwevu have been found, nearly ten days after he and three others went missing following the floods in Mozambique.

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

Celebrities

8 months ago

South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai turned Lorna Maseko's viral chicken feet dish into a painting, which she hung on her kitchen. Mzansi was left floored by this.

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

South Africa

8 months ago

Retired general Roland de Vries warned that the SANDF and SAPS lacked capacity to defend South Africa, with social media users agreeing with his sentiments.

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

Celebrities

8 months ago

Nadia Nakai's thirst trap video went viral online. The video has triggered salty comments about her BBL, with people calling her out for always flaunting it.

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

South Africa

8 months ago

Five suspects and four companies arrested in a Cape Town multimillion-rand fraud and money-laundering scheme linked to Pro Khaya construction company.

Woman’s R400 investment journey inspired young South Africans

Women Empowerment

8 months ago

A woman grew R400 into R427k using consistent investing, inspiring South Africans to start small, stay disciplined, and build long-term financial security

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

People

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

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