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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Student teacher's alleged assault by learner and parents in viral video leaves Mzansi outraged

South Africa

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"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

People

a month ago

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma sparks debate with remarks on foreign nationals and local traders

South Africa

a month ago

Former 'Generations' actress Thahira Syed battles 3 deadly diseases, needs financial help

Celebrities

a month ago

"He met his match": Ama2K humble Ntate Thuso in TikTok video leaving Mzansi in stitches

People

a month ago

Cartrack responds after call centre agent collapses and dies

South Africa

a month ago

Trump administration claims Africa’s top referee has terrorist links after World Cup ban

Football

a month ago

Omar Abdulkadir Artan's World Cup dream is dashed as US authorities block his entry due to alleged terrorist links, sparking controversy and debate over the claims.

American in Zimbabwe rants after moving into house with black mamba and python

People

a month ago

American expat Alex Blumy's shocking encounter with a Black Mamba and Python in her new Zimbabwe home goes viral, leaving viewers stunned by her calm reaction.

"What a great story": Zulu man goes from crime to running Drakensberg tour guide business

People

a month ago

A video shared by traveller Jessica features Caiphus Mthabela, a Drakensberg guide who turned his life around after a prison sentence and runs a booming tour agency.

Inside Feroz Khan’s WhatsApps: Murder claims in Emmanuel Mbense case and Malema allegations

South Africa

a month ago

Leaked Madlanga Commission papers link Major-General Feroz Khan to those accused of Emmanuel Mbense’s murder, raising serious questions about criminal ties.

Anele Mdoda recounts recent near-death experience: "Legit almost met my maker"

Celebrities

a month ago

Anele Mdoda has opened up about a frightening near-death experience live on air during her 947 radio show, revealing how sparkling water nearly killed her.

"I must have bunked": Johannesburg man shares hilarious clip on how God chose to make South Africans

People

a month ago

A Johannesburg TikToker used a jug of water to show how he thinks God designed South Africans, and the dancing ability part had everyone losing it.

"No one learned anything": Drag race goes wrong as car ploughs into spectators in Phalaborwa

People

a month ago

A drag race on a public road in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, ended in tragedy after a vehicle lost control and crashed into spectators, leaving 6 critically injured.

Rachel Kolisi reacts to Parklands College head boy Connor Niske's passing

Celebrities

a month ago

Rachel Kolisi has reacted to the death of Parklands College Head Boy Connor Niske, as the school pays tribute and announces support for grieving learners.

Six family members die in head-on crash hours after collecting new car

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Six family members were killed in a devastating crash just hours after collecting their new vehicle, leaving a three-year-old child as the sole survivor.

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