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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“You’re a legend": SA emotional after man’s documentary accidentally helps find missing woman

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Johannesburg woman shops clothes from R10 in TikTok video, South Africa appreciates plug

People

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Caster Semenya’s R333 Million fortune, glory and global battle inside her untold wealth story

Sports

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Grace Mondlana's 28-hour braids spark a buzz, stylist bills R3500

Celebrities

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Mourners gather to remember Emmarentia victim as alleged killer walks free

South Africa

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Steyn cashes in big as Jantjies stuns field with massive payday

Sports

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Family has unanswered questions after woman and infant die in Ekurhuleni blaze

South Africa

2 months ago

Family demands answers after Moipone Ramasedi and her infant daughter die in a house fire in Ekurhuleni, raising questions about the boyfriend's actions.

Musa Mseleku dragged into corruption debate amid R76.5m Eskom fraud scandal

Celebrities

2 months ago

Musa Mseleku was dragged into an online corruption debate after social media users compared him to suspects linked to the alleged R76.5 million Eskom fraud case.

Old picture of Cyan Boujee and Kagiso Lerutla resurfaces following Ekurhuleni City Manager's arrest

Celebrities

2 months ago

An old photo of Cyan Boujee and a man believed to be Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla resurfaced on social media and ignited a raging debate.

Ngizwe Mchunu extends anti-immigration campaign to Johannesburg

South Africa

2 months ago

Ngizwe Mchunu expands his anti-immigration campaign to Johannesburg after a tense Durban CBD march, sparking debate and clashes with foreign-owned businesses.

Zulu traditional wedding attire has rules that even most Zulu people don't know

Fashion

2 months ago

Discover the meaning, styles, and cultural symbolism of Zulu traditional wedding attire for brides, grooms, and guests in modern and traditional ceremonies.

Family left shattered after road rage shooting kills father in Emmarentia

South Africa

2 months ago

The family of Faisal Ul Rehman mourns his tragic death in a road rage shooting in Emmarentia, leaving his wife injured and his children traumatised.

Rihanna shows daughter Rocki Irish Myers’ face for the first time on magazine cover

Celebrities

2 months ago

Rihanna has finally revealed daughter Rocki Irish Myers’ face after they appeared together on the cover of W Magazine, sparking massive reactions online.

Petrol attendant celebrates last day working at Shell garage in TikTok video after manifesting Audi RS3

People

2 months ago

A petrol attendant’s life transforms after going viral on TikTok, capturing his last day at Shell and securing a dream job at an Audi dealership in Newcastle.

Road rage incident: State drops case against Emmarentia suspect

South Africa

2 months ago

A Johannesburg road rage incident led to a shooting and court appearance. Suspect claims self-defence; opinions among South Africans vary on his argument.

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