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.

10740 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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"Work in progress, Philippians 4:13": Woman renovates big old pink house into a modern dream home

Women Empowerment

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A woman ordered her graduation outfit online, but it didn’t arrive as expected

People

a year ago

A kids’ shoe exchange game at school brought laughs, but also triggered parental worries

People

a year ago

'Sarafina' returns to eTV in celebration of Youth Day, SA reacts: "I'm never getting over this film"

Movies

a year ago

“What an experience”: South African woman’s eye-opening favela visit in Brazil sparks reactions

People

a year ago

Former 'Scandal!" actress Lerato Nxumalo works as a packer at a grocery store

Celebrities

a year ago

Death toll rises to 78 as Eastern Cape flooding crisis deepens

South Africa

a year ago

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa confirmed that the death toll from the Eastern Cape flooding has risen to 78.

Late Joost van der Westhuizen's son Jordan remembers father in heartfelt tribute at Loftus

Rugby

a year ago

Jordan van der Westhuizen, son of late Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen, paid an emotional tribute to his father at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

“You are a star, so talented”: Bride makes her own wedding dress from scratch, SA raves

People

a year ago

A young woman shows how she made her wedding dress from scratch in a viral TikTok video. The clip went viral, sparking admiration from South Africans.

Anele Mdoda and Dineo Langa engage in heated debate over radio star's sangoma views

Celebrities

a year ago

947 radio presenter Anele Mdoda and 'Unseen' actress Dineo Langa engaged in a heated debate over the radio star's question and views about the sangoma culture.

"I was born rejected": Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear's childhood story leaves SA in their feels

Celebrities

a year ago

Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear revealed his childhood trauma of being rejected by his father and family, sharing how it deeply impacted his emotional growth.

After 57 lives lost, Hlabisa calls for swift action to relocate flood victims in Eastern Cape

South Africa

a year ago

Following the tragic loss of 57 lives in the Eastern Cape floods, Minister Hlabisa has called for the evacuation of residents to safer locations.

Comedian Primo Baloyi and former 'Gomora' star Zolisa Xaluva in a hilarious skit, SA in stitches

Celebrities

a year ago

South African comedian Primo Baloyi and former 'Gomora' star Zolisa Xaluva acted out a hilarious skit. Social media users were left in stitches by the video.

Nicki Minaj shows love to her South African fans, netizens react: "They deserve a tour date"

Celebrities

a year ago

Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj recently showed love to her South African fans after finding out her new song with Lil Wayne was number one on iTunes SA.

How Cape of Good Hope SPCA saved injured dog thanks to pensioner’s dedication

People

a year ago

A pensioner’s dedication to his dog touched the hearts of peeps. The man walked for over an hour to save his pet, and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to help.

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