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.

9919 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Keith Piper dies at 56: Warwickshire icon who helped shape a golden era remembered

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Gerda Steyn's golden day: Comrades queen lands massive payday after historic run

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27 days ago

"Worst gift": Schalk Bezuidenhout finishes the Comrades Marathon and gets a free ticket for 2027

People

28 days ago

FIFA World Cup: MaWhoo allegedly shoots her shot at Bafana Bafana star Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Celebrities

28 days ago

Finland offers attractive package to lure skilled South Africans

Europe

28 days ago

Gareth Cliff warns against people upset by Elon Musk’s trillionaire status

Celebrities

29 days ago

The Funny Chef leaves Mzansi howling with Lamiez Holworthy’s "G-Wagon" birthday gift

Celebrities

29 days ago

Social media went into an absolute frenzy after Lamiez Holworthy's best friend, The Funny Chef, showed off the gift she bought the DJ for her birthday.

Kids' sktit of SAPS bribe return incident in video leaves South Africa divided

People

29 days ago

A Gauteng SAPS officer faced scrutiny after a viral video of her returning a R2,000 bribe. Kids hilariously re-enact the incident, highlighting police corruption.

Laerskool Kathu in mourning as teacher dies in tragic bus crash en route to school sports finals

Sports

29 days ago

A fatal bus crash near Kuruman left Laerskool Kathu mourning a teacher. Emergency services responded as the community rallies to support the affected families.

Boy selling tire for food gets help from anonymous hero in video

People

29 days ago

A young boy's struggle to sell a scrap tyre for food captured hearts, as philanthropist BI Phakathi stepped in, highlighting South Africa's ongoing poverty crisis.

Mental health professional's tribute to late Parklands College headboy Connor Niske sparks divide

People

29 days ago

The death of Connor Niske, a cherished Parklands College head boy, sparks controversy over speculation on his passing after a mental health professional's post.

'I was completely disoriented': Moira Harding opens up on Comrades Marathon horror

Sports

29 days ago

One year after her terrifying disappearance post-Comrades Marathon, Moira Harding shares her survival story, offering insights and warnings for future runners.

Table View KWIKSPAR Spar mourns employee, South Africa moved

People

29 days ago

The Table View community mourns Belinda, a beloved KWIKSPAR manager, whose kindness and dedication left a profound impact on staff and customers alike.

Pearl Modiadie exits "Law Love & Betrayal" after playing Ayanda

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After playing Ayanda, Pearl Modiadie exits Mzansi Magic's series, "Law Love & Betrayal." She also opens up about her character's emotional journey

"There can’t be anything worse”: Krugersdorp family’s devastating farewell to sudden loss of 2 sons

People

a month ago

A father in Krugersdorp has shared a devastating farewell after his two sons — aged two weeks and eight years — died hours apart and were buried in a single grave.

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