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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Jayden Adams' final words before his tragic death at the age of 25 have touched hearts, as South Africans continue to mourn the Bafana Bafana star.

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At 17, Fola Akinpelumi faces an emotional repatriation to Nigeria from South Africa, highlighting the struggles of undocumented youth and their fight for belonging.

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March and March will intensify nationwide demonstrations after the murder of leader Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, urging action against extortion networks.

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Mel Viljoen launches serious allegations against The Mommy Club's Happy Simelane, amid a heated confrontation concerning their ongoing legal disputes.

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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie denies social media claims about Jayden Adams' death as the family awaits autopsy results amidst an ongoing investigation.

ANC, EFF and MK Party unite in mourning Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini

South Africa

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South Africa mourns the sudden deaths of sports stars Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini, prompting nationwide tributes from political leaders and fans alike.

Gayton McKenzie hits Out at Afrikaner-Only Bokkiesweek: ‘Utter nonsense’

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Gayton McKenzie condemns the Bokkiesweek tournament's exclusivity, fueling heated debates on race, culture, and school sport in South Africa. Reactions split online.

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People

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South Africa’s AARTO demerit system could suspend licences at 16 points and permanently cancel repeat offenders’ licences after three suspensions.

Jayden Adams’ final messages with close friend surface after tragic death

Football

2 months ago

Private messages believed to be Jayden Adams' final exchange with a close friend surfaced online after the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder's tragic death at 25.

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