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.

10696 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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The Matric Ball is more than just a celebration for learners; it's a chance for teachers to show off their fun side by surprising learners with their dance moves.

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A sangoma applauded the family of former Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa for planning to fetch his spirit in Paris, France, where he was found dead on 30 September.

Northern Cape Home Affairs official convicted of fraud for faking deaths for funeral insurance

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The Calvinia Magistrates Court found a Home Affairs official guilty of fraudulently registering citizens' deaths and benefitting from funeral insurance payouts.

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A young boy handled a corn snake in a clip that's going viral as people admire his bravery and consider whether it's safe for children to be around such creatures.

Teri Garr and David Letterman's marriage talk and proposal story

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Teri Garr and David Letterman's marriage talk sparked endless fascination mainly due to their on-screen chemistry and recurring, flirtatious banter.

Politicised SAPS threatens crime-fighting and democracy, says expert

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Dr Tinyiku Ngoveni, the chairperson of the University of South Africa's School of Criminal Justice, spoke about politicians interfering in police work.

Who is Lara Leito? Model, actress, and her link to Jannik Sinner

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Lara Lieto has been walking runways since she was 20. How did her background influence her modelling career, and is she dating tennis star Jannik Sinner?

"Ek wil huis toe gaan": H-2A farmer in America ready to return to South Africa

People

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A humorous Afrikaner farm worker in the United States with an H-2A visa shared that he was ready to return to South Africa after someone mistook him for a refugee.

From safety to independence: South African shares her journey studying in China

People

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A South African student studying in Suzhou, China, showed off her cozy apartment and mentioned the challenges of living far from home as a student abroad.

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