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.

10573 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"That's what you call service": Heroic Sixty60 driver rescues stranded motorist

Family and Relationships

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Fans defend Lira as Musa Khawula attempts to roast her: "She doesn't bother anyone"

Celebrities

5 months ago

KZN family of 7 brutally killed, 3 suspects arrested after bodies dumped in veld 150kms away

South Africa

5 months ago

Grim discovery: three burnt bodies found near R535, police probe possible kidnapping links

South Africa

5 months ago

Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body was forcefully repatriated

Africa

5 months ago

Zimbabwe's new currency looks familiar to South Africans in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

EFF's legal team lodges complaint against prosecutor in Julius Malema case, SA debates decision

South Africa

5 months ago

The EFF's legal team has lodged a formal complaint against the prosecutor in Julius Malema's firearm case, Advocate Joel Cesar, sparking mixed reactions online.

Jozi pastor claimed Elon Musk sanctions prophecy and warned of missile strike in SA

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Johannesburg pastor claimed he predicted Elon Musk’s sanctions remarks and warned of a possible missile strike, sparking debate across South Africa.

SAFA mourns Benoni United icon Richard Lata after his passing at 72

Football

5 months ago

South African Football Association confirms the passing of former Benoni United player Richard Lata, aged 72. Memorial and funeral plans announced in Daveyton.

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

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Cape Town filmmaker unwittingly captures a missing woman in a video, leading to a heart-wrenching reunion after four months of searching and family anguish.

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

People

5 months ago

A woman shares her favourite Boksburg store for incredibly cheap clothes, revealing discounts starting at R10 on popular brands like Cotton On and Gap.

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

Sports

5 months ago

Caster Semenya, a titan in middle-distance running, has navigated legal hurdles while amassing a net worth of $18 million through stunning athletic success

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

Celebrities

5 months ago

South African content creator Grace Mondlana has sat down for 28 hours to braid her hair. The amount of hair the stylist had to braid had Mzansi talking.

Mourners gather to remember Emmarentia victim as alleged killer walks free

South Africa

5 months ago

Friends and family mourned Faisal ul Rehman at Wespark Cemetery after his tragic death in a road rage incident in Emmarentia, sparking community outrage and sorrow.

Steyn cashes in big as Jantjies stuns field with massive payday

Sports

5 months ago

Gerda Steyn secures R380k after another dominant run, while Arthur Jantjies surprises in the men’s race as full prize money breakdown is revealed.

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