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.

9760 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Real mummy's boy: Reactions as groom cries like a baby in video at wedding during mum son dance

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Denzel Washington named honorary sergeant by US Army for building houses for soldiers

World

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Man buys house with R2.3m mistakenly credited to his account, after 9 months, bank orders him to pay it back

World

4 years ago

She's a graduate but couldn't get job for 17 years; Man hails mum who sponsored his education as a trader

Africa

4 years ago

Nike Postpones collaboration with Travis Scott Over Astroworld tragedy

4 years ago

Couple goals: Man and his wife graduate from UDS; poses with her in cute photo

Africa

4 years ago

Young bride removes her gele, throws it away as she dances hard in viral video, husband looks surprised

Africa

4 years ago

The video of a bride working hard to show off her dance moves has amazed people on social media. She never minded even her husband who stood aside to watch.

Actor George Clooney Says He Didn't Want Wife, Kids Before Meeting Love of His Life Amal

4 years ago

George Clooney revealed in a recent interview that he did not want to get married or kids. The actor said that he changed his perspective after meeting Amal.

Drop the Album: Rihanna's Fans Hilariously Ask Singer to Return to Music During Club Appearance

4 years ago

Rihanna was impressed when she saw a banner with words "Drop the album" appearing on a big screen during her recent visit to a nightclub. Fans were cheeky.

Joyous moment son checks his exam results in presence of parents, their reactions in video melt hearts

4 years ago

A young man brought great joy to his parents' faces after he excelled in school and became a lawyer. When they saw his final bar exam result, thy were glad.

Emotional moment students surprise their teacher with new shoe after his old one became bad, video goes viral

4 years ago

A man was surprised by his students who pooled resources for him and bought him new sneakers after his old one became bad. The teacher was greatly excited.

Dial a Rug is flipping the script on Black Friday

Editorial

4 years ago

There's a new kid on the block. Dial a Rug is set to outstrip its competitors this Black Friday with its host of unbelievable deals. You can save up to 60%.

89-Year-old man achieves lifelong dream of earning PhD in physics

World

4 years ago

Manfred Steiner impressed and inspired many people after announcing he had bagged his Ph.D after fighting for it in over two decades. Netizens were impressed.

Bank official who stole R3.2m 52 years ago finally found, he stuffed the money inside bag

World

4 years ago

A man who stole the sum of $215k as a bank worker in his earlier twenties has finally been located over 50 years later. He died at 71 before he was tracked.

Husband Celebrates Kind Wife Who Paid His Fare During Their First Meeting as They Mark 2nd Anniversary

Africa

4 years ago

Daniel said that after she paid for his cab fare, he could not let her disappear forever and knew she was the one. The two have been together for five years.

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