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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Stolen cellphone led police to breakthrough in brutal killing of 7 KwaZulu-Natal family members

South Africa

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Bellarmine Mugabe shooting victim received R250,000 to keep quiet, South Africans weigh in on amount

South Africa

2 months ago

Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla bail application postponed

South Africa

2 months ago

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

People

2 months ago

Global outrage as World Cup final tickets hit R44 million each

Football

2 months ago

American immigrants in SA reflect on what their kids are facing in South African classrooms in a video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Relatives of KwaZulu-Natal family gunned down are devastated

South Africa

2 months ago

Tragedy strikes the Monswamy family in Newark, KwaZulu-Natal, as seven relatives are brutally killed in a shocking crime that has left the community reeling.

Lebo M reveals what sparked his long-running beef with Robert Marawa

Celebrities

2 months ago

Composer Lebo M discusses his heated feud with Robert Marawa on 'Podcast and Chill', revealing shocking allegations and sparking social media reactions.

SIU responds to viral claims involving Cyan Boujee, Sithelo Shozi and MaWhoo

Celebrities

2 months ago

SIU addresses allegations of investigating Cyan Boujee, Sithelo Shozi, and MaWhoo, clarifying its focus on procurement processes and encouraging whistleblowers.

Reactions pour in after Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola's suspension

South Africa

2 months ago

Political reactions to Fannie Masemola's suspension highlight a leadership crisis in SAPS, with calls for a full inquiry into accountability and governance issues.

"My heart could explode": Interracial couple's lobola negotiations melts hearts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Botswana doctor shared a heartwarming video of her lobola negotiations with her Australian partner, whose family arrived in full traditional attire.

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Woman revealed how Toyota Hilux was stolen in under 60 seconds at gym

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African woman shared how their Toyota Hilux was stolen in under a minute at a gym in Johannesburg, warning others about safety risks and valuables.

‘Goodbyes are never easy’: Springboks Cheslin Kolbe’s emotional farewell to family

Rugby

2 months ago

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe shares an emotional farewell to his wife and children before their return to South Africa after their heartfelt two-week visit.

Trevor Noah’s viral Julius Malema story returns after five-year sentence

Celebrities

2 months ago

A resurfaced Trevor Noah comedy clip shows him joking about his first meeting with Julius Malema, has gone viral again after Malema’s recent sentencing.

“Greed landed him here”: SA weighs in on Julius Makhwanazi’s R65K salary

South Africa

2 months ago

Julius Makhwanazi's R65,000 salary revealed in court stunned South Africans, igniting debates on greed and poor choices amid his current legal troubles.

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