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.

10685 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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An American woman went viral on TikTok after admitting that she previously believed all people from the African continent had the same dark skin tone.

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Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu partners with Garnier as their first male ambassador in Sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing his profile in rugby

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E-hailing drivers gathered to honour beloved security guard David Sejobe, celebrated for his positivity, unity, and heartwarming tribute amidst crowds.

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