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.

10506 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"She helped when I had a child": Frans Du Toit High School educator's death devastates community

People

2 months ago

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma clarifies which African countries have visas to enter SA

South Africa

2 months ago

Young doctor gone too soon: SA touched by emotional tributes for Dr Kelly Fredricks

People

2 months ago

‘I still can’t believe we are here’: Sheldon Naude’s wife breaks silence after tragic loss

Sports

2 months ago

"This must be a robot": 4-year-old maths genius solves tough equations with his dad, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

Rassie Erasmus explains surprise Faf de Klerk decision as more Springbok stars wait their chance

Rugby

2 months ago

"R160 million well spent": Wicknell Chivayo gives tour of Clifton mansion with panoramic CPT views

People

2 months ago

Zimbabwean mogul Wicknell Chivayo unveils his R160m Clifton mansion, a luxurious SAOTA-designed home with stunning views of Table Mountain in Cape Town.

"Professional": Free State traffic officer praised for his calm response to angry motorist

People

3 months ago

A Free State traffic officer earned praise online after staying calm and professional during a tense roadside dispute with a frustrated motorist.

“Hope no one is injured”: SA reacts to TikTok video of 4 explosions at Durban Harbour

South Africa

3 months ago

Four explosions were reported at Durban Harbour in KwaZulu-Natal, with emergency services on the scene and South Africans reacting with concern online.

"Ignore it": Amerikaners who left SA get nasty SARS surprise over tax bills they never saw coming

South Africa

3 months ago

South Africans who left the country and thought they were done with SARS are now facing unexpected tax bills, and expats in America are furious about it.

Exclusive

"My head exploded": UK tourist at Kruger National Park spots rarest animal on the planet

South Africa

3 months ago

A UK tourist visiting Kruger National Park stumbled across one of the rarest wildlife sightings on earth, and the moment was captured and shared on TikTok.

“Threaten illegal immigration, not South Africans”: Ngobese-Zuma slams Police Minister Cachalia

South Africa

3 months ago

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma criticises Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia over warnings on unrest, highlighting issues of illegal immigration and government corruption.

4-year-old child dies after freak accident in Vanderbijlpark

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A 4-year-old boy died in Vanderbijlpark after a steel table fell on him while he played in the yard, leaving his family and community devastated.

Eastern Cape High Court dismisses Oscar Mabuyane's urgent application against Julius Malema

South Africa

3 months ago

The Eastern Cape High Court has dismissed Premier Oscar Mabuyane's urgent application against Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) leader, Julius Malema.

Bongi Mlotshwa Faces Backlash After Criticising the Hair and Makeup on ‘The Polygamist’

Celebrities

3 months ago

Experienced South African makeup artist Bongi Mlotshwa faces backlash for critiquing 'The Polygamist's' styling, igniting heated debates among fans and colleagues.

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