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.

10460 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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President’s Award breaks silence after Cameron Waldeck-cooks’ tragic death

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Danny K’s wife Lisa Koppel's battle with illness remembered after her death

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Danny K pays tribute to wife Lisa Koppel after brave battle with cancer

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Nelisa Mchunu addresses claims that aspiring actresses face sexual pressure for roles

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Limpopo Boy leaked video scandal: Matshidiso Matilda's husband's family breaks silence

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Anele Mdoda’s family photo leaves Mzansi gushing over their striking resemblance

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Anele Mdoda shared a sweet family moment with her husband and children, leaving Mzansi gushing over their striking resemblance and wholesome bond.

Limpopo Boy leaked video: Matshidiso Matilda's husband crashes out online

Celebrities

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Kevin Shai's heartbreak unfolds on social media after a leaked video allegedly shows his wife, Matshidiso, with Limpopo Boy, igniting Mzansi's reactions.

"Sad": True Crime SA breaks down case findings on Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee's deaths

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True Crime SA broke down the case update on Cameron Waldeck-Cooks and Ethan Coetzee's deaths, after post-mortem results led SAPS to open a murder investigation.

Danny K’s wife Lisa Koppel dies at 41 as family confirms heartbreaking loss

Celebrities

a month ago

South African musician Danny K is mourning his wife Lisa Koppel, who died at 41, and the qualified advocate leaves behind two sons, Jayden and Kyle.

DJ Zinhle’s tight black outfit sparks heated debate among Mzansi

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DJ Zinhle’s fashion choices remain a talking point as fans push back against body-shaming and praise the star for confidently embracing her figure.

“The tragic loss”: St Stithians under fire for handling of Cameron Waldeck-cooks murder case

Family and Relationships

a month ago

St Stithians College is facing criticism over how it handled the deaths of two students connected to Cameron Waldeck-Cooks' case, prompting a Women's Day statement.

Family points to new findings following death of St Stithians teen Cameron Waldeck-Cook

Sports

a month ago

Cameron Waldeck-Cook's family has revealed new findings following the death of the St Stithians teenager as questions surrounding the tragic incident continue.

Gauteng farm attack: 3 suspects nabbed after homeowner allegedly tortured for hours

South Africa

a month ago

Three suspects arrested in Cullinan after a severe farm attack leaves a homeowner tortured and bound. Police investigate a ransacked farmhouse linked to the crime.

Cameron Waldeck-Crooks killing sparks fresh questions over race and GB

Sports

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Not In My Name has condemned Cameron Waldeck-Crooks’ killing and questioned how race, victims and perpetrators are represented in South Africa’s GBV debate.

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