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.

9458 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo made headlines on social media after a video of her younger self resurfaced, leaving many stunned by her appearance.

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WWE legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Florida. Fans and the wrestling world mourn the loss of the iconic superstar.

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South African TikToker calls Operation Dudula nonsense, argues movement wastes time that could be spent on community development instead of targeting foreigners.

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Controversial podcast host Nota Baloyi sparked outrage after weighing in on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s marriage and insulting his wife, Dr Tshepo Motsepe.

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A South African woman shared her weight loss transformation journey after four years. The TikTok video went viral, leaving many people impressed as they reacted.

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FC Conradie, the CEO of Gondwana Game Reserve, was killed by an elephant on July 22 and an investigation underway. Tributes are pouring in for the conservationist.

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Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh has poked holes into Kenny Kunene’s explanation of why he was found at the house of an alleged criminal mastermind during a police raid.

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Tom Izzo’s first wife, Lupe Izzo, rose to prominence following her three-decades-long marriage to the American basketball coach. They are parents to two children.

Where is Sam Ibrahim now? Inside his reclusive life in Merrylands

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Sam Ibrahim is a Lebanese-Australian former bikie boss who was once the president of the Granville chapter of the Nomads Motorcycle Club. Where is he today?

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