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.

10775 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Man lost both legs as a kid, his rich parents spent R359k to get him prosthetics, he now helps children

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Awet Tesfaiesus: Meet the first African born woman elected into German's parliament

World

5 years ago

Kind hearted man puts smiles on hawker's face; uses part of his salary to take him for lunch at KFC

World

5 years ago

5 Stories that went viral in SA this week, from a cleaner's incredible weekend glow-up to a classic clap-back

People

5 years ago

Mzansi weighs in on Ntsiki Mazwai’s opinions about fight between Boity and Bujy, people are divided

People

5 years ago

"Congratulations bro": Young man proudly shows off progress of home, Mzansi is loving the effort

People

5 years ago

Money rains on pastor as he sings with melodious voice on his birthday, people enthralled by the video

World

5 years ago

A video has emerged on Instagram in which a Nigerian cleric, Prophet IO Samuel, could be seen praising God and dancing on his birthday as money rained on him.

Former Tesla worker takes Elon Musk’s company to court over racial abuse, wins R2 billion

World

5 years ago

A former worker at Tesla has been paid millions of dollars for the racial abuse he suffered while working for the company. People said racism is expensive.

Hawu: Durban man pays R495 for pies due to PnP pricing mistake, Mzansi can't deal with him making it public

People

5 years ago

A Durban man paid way too much for two steak and kidney pies after PnP made a pricing mistake. He shared the story on social media but Mzansi is unimpressed.

"He got a brother?": Lady receives designer sunglasses from a date, unwittingly ignites an online argument

People

5 years ago

A lady couldn't contain her excitement after receiving Louis Vuitton glasses on a date. After sharing the news online, some are excited, others are suspicious.

"Big ups": Determined barber shows entrepreneurial glow-up, Mzansi is inspired

People

5 years ago

Since 2016, a local barber has been working hard to grow his small community business. Now he is reaping the rewards with a glow-up. Mzansi totally loves it.

4 Facts the 1st ever Malaria vaccine approved by WHO after 30 years of research

World

5 years ago

The world heaved a sigh of relief after World Health Organization endorsed the first ever malaria vaccine after 30 years of research. Here are things to note.

WWE icon The Undertaker floors fan who begged him to unleash iconic trademark move on him

World

5 years ago

A man who asked Undertaker to unleash his iconic WWE trademark move on him may have left regretting his request after the wrestler chopped him to the ground.

Kind woman gives 100 packs of free food daily to children who ask for it, puts signboard in front of her house

World

5 years ago

A woman has been praised for giving hungry kids in her neighbourhood some hope by feeding them. The mum of six said that she was funding the act with her money.

Amsterdam: Jamaican reggae star Jah Cure charged with attempted murder

World

5 years ago

The celebrated Jamaican music star appeared in a Dutch court on Monday, October 4, where he answered to several charges including attempted murder and assault.

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