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.

10533 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Mel Viljoen's reacts to Peet Viljoen's alleged remarks about black people

Celebrities

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"Everybody got food": Mass farm braai in Orania draws crowds at carnival

Family and Relationships

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“That’s why the water tastes earthy”: SA woman scrubbing JoJo tank interior leaves Mzansi disturbed

People

3 months ago

Kruger Park double murder: Police close in on suspects after Mozambique discovery

South Africa

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"This park might not survive": Kruger National Park rot on 100th anniversary sparks urgent warning

People

3 months ago

'Homecoming' Season1 Finale Spoiler: Sifiso gets killed

TV Shows

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South African farmer pleads guilty to child pornography charges in United States

South Africa

3 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal farmer Marcell Meyer pleads guilty to distributing child pornography in the US, facing 5 to 20 years in prison. Family shocked by allegations.

"Uncle Cereal": Ramaphosa lookalike goes viral in Bafana FIFA World Cup send-off Instagram video

People

3 months ago

A man who looks just like President Cyril Ramaphosa went viral after being spotted dancing at what appeared to be a Bafana Bafana World Cup send-off.

Snowfall and extremely low temperatures expected as winter kicks in

South Africa

3 months ago

Severe weather alerts issued in South Africa as winter begins. Expect freezing temperatures, heavy rain, coastal damage, and snowfall across several provinces.

Elton Jantjies' financial nightmare deepens as SARS comes knocking

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3 months ago

Elton Jantjies, former Springbok star, faces mounting financial and legal woes over tax debts and unpaid commissions, as his rugby career remains curtailed by a ban.

"I laughed hard": American skateboarder gets attacked by a drone while delivering speech, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A TikTok video by @jaayfilms shows American skater Jason Vanporppal getting hit by a drone while speaking to a crowd the day after arriving in Cape Town.

Buhle Samuels breaks her silence after ex-husband's mysterious assassination

Celebrities

3 months ago

Former 'Muvhango' actress Buhle Samuels finally broke her silence on social media just days after her ex-husband was gunned down in broad daylight.

"Must be witchcraft": 5 cousins die in R712 car accident after fatal crash in family

People

3 months ago

Tragedy strikes the Xaba family in the Free State as five young relatives lose their lives in a horrific car crash, compounding their grief from previous accidents.

"I love this": Woman shows how parents can claim back from SARS for their children's fees

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An educator shared how parents can claim speech therapy, occupational therapy and remedial school fees back from SARS, and professionals confirmed it.

Heartbreak in George as 12-year-old karate champion dies after tournament

Sports

3 months ago

A 12-year-old karate star tragically died after a tournament, sparking discussions on young athletes' emotional pressures. His passing leaves a community mourning.

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