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.

9389 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Nandi Madida responds to Elon Musk's dad's comments in viral CNN interview: "Africans come from brilliance"

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Sarah Langa reflects on finding love after divorce: "It's ok to walk away and rebuild yourself"

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Mokoena salutes Tau, Broos, ex-Chiefs coach after earning 50 caps with Bafana

Football

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Broos explans why one friendly match is sufficient before AFCON

Football

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained why he believes the national team does not need more than one friendly match to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations

Former Kaizer Chiefs star hails Mbule for proving doubters wrong

Football

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Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye has praised Bafana Bafana midfielder Sipho Mbule, saying he is proving his critics wrong with his performances.

Springboks draft fresh reinforcements ahead of crucial Ireland Test

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The Springboks have strengthened their squad ahead of the upcoming Test against Ireland, with new players officially called up as reinforcements.

"An emotional day": Father’s attendance at son's wedding leaves him and guests emotional, SA moved

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A groom's emotional breakdown at his traditional wedding after his father unexpectedly arrived went viral, sparking curiosity about their heartwarming backstory.

Woman plugs South Africa with fancy sink upgrade for less than R100 in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman's kitchen upgrade with a trendy addition for less than R100. South Africans were stunned by the major yet affordable change.

Little boy in China asks to learn South African language in TikTok video and moves viewers

People

5 months ago

A TikTok video of a boy in China trying to learn a South African language went viral. Mzansi viewers were stunned by the curious Chinese students.

Kid realises someone died at 1st funeral in TikTok video, South Africa amused

People

5 months ago

A TikTok video of a girl attending her first funeral was a viral hit. South Africans were in stitches as the kid reacted to finding out someone died.

Clayson Monyela schools Gareth Cliff after G20 summit jab, SA reacts: "Class in session"

Politics

5 months ago

Clayson Monyela responds to Gareth Cliff's mockery of the G20 summit, explaining why summit attendance is often incomplete and defending South Africa's role.

Vryheid man misses Eugène Terre'Blanche while wearing AWB regalia in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

A TikTok video of a Vryheid man supporting Eugène Terre'Blanche went viral. The man also wore AWB regalia and said he missed the late white supremacist.

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