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.

10712 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Mzansi reacts to DJ Chymamusique's health update following fatal car crash: "Sending him strength"

Celebrities

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Elvis Crespo's net worth revealed: How wealthy is the merengue star

Celebrity biographies

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R3 million home in Bassonia with solar-heated pool and modern features stuns SA: "Old money"

People

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Rampage Jackson's net worth: how the MMA legend built his fortune

Celebrity biographies

a year ago

Davido praised for wearing South African-inspired jacket

Celebrities

a year ago

A private chef prepared a delicious family meal in Camps Bay before the Springboks match

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok showed how an uncle gifted his nephew a bicycle, and it left many people emotional online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok showing an uncle gifting his nephew a bicycle touched many hearts as viewers admired the heartfelt gesture and applauded his kindness in the comments.

"Better than my good stuff": Woman’s rich neighbourhood garbage finds spark debate online

People

a year ago

A woman’s video of garbage picking sparked debate on waste and inequality, showing the contrast between discarded items in wealthy neighbourhoods and their value.

"My new apartment": Pretoria woman shows off new apartment with bedroom setup

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Pretoria beauty entrepreneur shared her exciting apartment tour showing her bedroom setup progress, with SA celebrating her achievement and furniture choices.

South African musicians who died on the job: DJ Poizen, Malome Vector and others

Celebrities

a year ago

A tribute to South African artists who tragically died in road accidents while traveling to or from gigs, including DJ Poizen, Malome Vector, and more.

SA reacts to Kabza De Small cooking oxtail after their historic Scorpion Kings Live concert

Celebrities

a year ago

South African Amapiano DJ and music producer Kabza De Small recently showed off his cooking skills on social media. A video of the star cooking went viral.

"Salaries can't provide": Pretoria man explains cost of living crisis as R21k salary not enough

People

a year ago

A Pretoria content creator explained how R21,224 today equals R10,000 from 2009, showing why current salaries can't cover basic family expenses in South Africa.

A viral TikTok of Spring Day celebrations upset many after a homeless man was drenched with buckets of water

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral TikTok of Spring Day celebrations caused outrage after a homeless man was soaked with buckets of water, sparking debate about empathy and respect.

“Workers are tired of abuse”: SA chimes in as waitress throws food at customer in video

People

a year ago

A waitress was captured on camera throwing food at a customer in a video that went viral on TikTok. The footage sparked debate on treatment in the service industry.

DJ Chymamusique's men's conference postponed as he fights for his life in ICU

Celebrities

a year ago

An event that was set to be hosted by DJ Chymamusique, who was hospitalised following the accident that claimed DJ Poizen’s life, has been postponed indefinitely.

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