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 (current)

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 16 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.

7300 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Somizi Mhlongo reacts to claims he may lose assets over R165K unpaid salaries: "Ngaze ngavelelwa bo"

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Somizi Mhlongo reacts to reports claiming he may lose assets over R165,402 in unpaid salaries after former employees took his cleaning company to the CCMA.

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Reason, also known as Sizwe Alakine celebrated Gigi Lamayne's birthday with a touching birthday tribute. The South African artist professed his love for Gigi.

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Ntobeko Sishi had netizens in their feelings after opening up about his painful childhood in an episode of the 'Inside Show' podcast with George Avakian.

Sizwe Dhlomo accused of tribalism in reaction to General Mkhwanazi's media briefing

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Media personality Sizwe Dhlomo was accused of making tribalistic comments in reaction to General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's media briefing, where he dropped bombshells.

Justice for AKA: Mzansi reacts to damning allegations against General Mkhwanazi

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South Africans reacted to allegations that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi didn't want to arrest the suspects in the Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes murder case.

"We love SA": Ramaphosa's bromance with the Ethiopian Prime Minister melts hearts at BRICS summit

People

a month ago

President Ramaphosa and Ethiopian PM Dr Abiy Ahmed's hand-holding moment at the BRICS summit melted hearts, with their bromance going viral across social media.

"What a genius": Woman’s creative hack to keep toddler’s shoes on during winter leaves SA raving

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A South African woman showcased how she keeps her toddler's shoes on during winter with an impressive hack. The TikTok video went viral, sparking reactions.

SA man’s viral TikTok shows emotional moment he surprised his dad with a white Toyota bakkie

People

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"A South African man’s heartfelt video showing him gifting his dad a white Toyota bakkie touched viewers across Mzansi and quickly went viral on TikTok.

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