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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Gauteng-based St Stithians mourns 2025 alumnus Ethan Coetzee, a Rugby 1st XV player and Eventing champion remembered for his humility, strength and warmth.

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Kenmere Primary School mourns the loss of former learner Qa-eed Lodewyk, remembered fondly by the community. Heartfelt tributes flood in, reflecting his impact.

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Gauteng residents hoping for snow may be disappointed as updated forecasts change the outlook, while a cold front is still expected to bring freezing temperatures.

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Hoërskool Waterkloof announced the passing of teacher Elzeth van Zyl, with schools and former colleagues across Pretoria sharing heartfelt tributes in her memory.

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A Cape Town pilot's impassioned video highlights the crippling cost of living, arguing that R100,000 a month is insufficient for a family in the Mother City.

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A South African woman highlighted corruption at Home Affairs. Her resurfaed video of an alleged bribery scheme that sparked widespread reactions online.

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Menlopark High School rejected racism allegations from EG Jansen after a Noordvaal Cup rugby brawl involving players and spectators on Saturday, 1 August

KZN police say no grounds exist to arrest water tanker driver involved in Adams Mission tragedy

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KZN police have confirmed that there are no grounds to arrest the municipal water tanker driver after Celani Zungu was killed in Adams Mission, uMbumbulu.

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