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.

9924 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Loyiso McDonald and Lunathi Mampofu's latest off-screen meeting fuels romance rumours as they share a heartwarming moment, igniting fan fantasies of real-life love.

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Hungani Ndlovu's marriage to ex-wife Stephanie is back in the spotlight after she shared a photo with a mystery newborn baby, raising questions on social media.

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Celebrities

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Mel Viljoen addresses rumours of pending criminal charges in South Africa and shares her perspective on her US shoplifting arrest in a revealing interview.

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