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.

9929 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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“She's too confused": Checkers cashier baffled after ‘chip bag wallet’ prank, leaving SA in stitches

People

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Ntsiki Mazwai responds to mounting calls for her YouTube podcast to get boycotted: "I'm sorry"

Celebrities

2 months ago

ANC NEC backs Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take Phala Phala report on review, citizens left divided

Politics

2 months ago

Anele Mdoda's comments on 'Top Billing' presenter search videos sparks heated debate

Celebrities

2 months ago

"Power of TikTok": Free State protesters clear road for viral American TikTok skateboarder, SA moved

People

2 months ago

Springbok great handed Bulls Daisies top job in bold long-term vision

Rugby

2 months ago

Minister Motsoaledi’s vehicle involved in fatal Bela-Bela highway crash, mother and child killed

South Africa

2 months ago

SAPS confirms Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's vehicle was involved in a fatal crash on the N1, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and baby.

Family breaks silence as rape case against two Paarl rugby players grips Western Cape

Rugby

2 months ago

Scrutiny surrounds two rugby players accused of rape in Paarl, as the victim's family reveals the emotional toll on their daughter amid ongoing court proceedings.

Checkers Sixty60 driver struggles with bike during severe Cape Town storm and floods

People

2 months ago

A Checkers Sixty60 driver went viral on social media after struggling with his delivery bike during severe flooding, heavy rain and powerful winds in Cape Town.

Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills person during terrifying takeoff

People

2 months ago

A Frontier Airlines flight strikes and kills a person during takeoff at Denver International Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation of passengers.

Mysol gifts every employee R20K during lavish birthday celebration

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Businessman Mysol went viral after gifting each employee R20,000 during his birthday celebration while expanding his luxury lifestyle and business empire.

"Now you have a sun room": Cape Town woman loses roof after storm in TikTok video, SA tries to help

People

2 months ago

A woman shared her TikTok experience of the Cape Town storms, revealing the shocking damage to her home, sparking reactions from South Africans online.

"You really want this degree": UCT student gets caught in Cape Town storm trying to attend lectures

People

2 months ago

A UCT student braved 51km/h winds and flash flood warnings to get to her lectures during the Cape Town storm, only to find out the lecturer cancelled classes.

Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni arrested over alleged extortion links

South Africa

2 months ago

Prominent Mpumalanga taxi boss, Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni, has been arrested by the Special Task Force in a matter reportedly linked to extortion allegations.

"Save a life": Joburg man issues urgent carbon monoxide gas heater warning after two friends die

People

2 months ago

A South African energy expert has issued an urgent carbon monoxide warning after two Durban friends died from gas heater poisoning while camping at AfrikaBurn.

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