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.

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A surprising bathroom discovery in Noosa Heads, Australia, sparked reactions and debate about wildlife encounters in suburban areas after a carpet python was found.

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The AFU has seized luxury cars, mansions and a boat worth R325 million from tender kingpin, Morgan Maumela, who is also a relative of President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Umhlanga is one of the fastest-growing towns in South Africa and is home to some of the country's finest eateries. What are the best restaurants in Umhlanga?

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The Pretoria High Court dismissed Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana’s bid to block Netflix's docuseries 'Beauty and the Bester', allowing it to air as scheduled.

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Jason Bateman has been in the film industry for over three decades. He has starred in over 100 films. What were some of Jason Bateman's TV shows as a kid?

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Celebrity biographies

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Neethling Fouché is a South African rugby union player who plays tighthead prop for the Stormers. He is known for his strength, resilience, and high performance.

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a year ago

Suspects, tied to multiple house robberies, were fatally wounded in a shootout with Gauteng police, with South Africans praising police for emulating KZN SAPS.

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People

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A viral video showcasing a man calmly lying in a cage with dozens of snakes unveiled his remarkable bond with reptiles. South Africans reacted with mixed feelings.

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