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.

9476 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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A viral video showcasing a man calmly lying in a cage with dozens of snakes unveiled his remarkable bond with reptiles. South Africans reacted with mixed feelings.

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Celebrities

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South African music composer Lebo Morake will be honouring late Ladysmith Black Mambazo musician Joseph Shabalala with a Durban tribute concert.

A South African man went viral after creating a robot to help his mother take her medication

Family and Relationships

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A South African man went viral after sharing a video of a robot he built to remind his grandmother to take her medication and help with daily tasks.

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Celebrities

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Gareth Cliff sparked debate on social media with his comments about the assassination of American Charlie Kirk, a key ally of US President Donald Trump.

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People

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A video showcased two massive snakes fighting on a rooftop, tumbling to the ground and continuing their clash, sparking debate about wildlife in residential areas.

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