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.

10787 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Man without arms wins 4 golds at Paralympics in swimming competition, tells daughter he made it without hands

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17-Year-old student defies odds as she returns to school with 10-month-old son

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Sad day for boxing as 18 year old star dies days after being knocked out in a brutal fight

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Local lady turns home into lesson centre for kids, realises many can’t read

World

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Ronaldo has now broken 20 records in his career after recent international goals feat

Sports

5 years ago

Humble lady gets surprised by boss with a car, screams in excitement and gratitude

World

5 years ago

New Crate Challenge: Unbelievable video shows man lift 6 crates at once with only his teeth, causes huge stir

World

5 years ago

A man has taken the trending crate challenge to a different level entirely. In an unbelievable video, the man lifted 6 crates at once with the aid of his teeth.

Loving terminally ill mom seeking adoption for her autistic son, 16

World

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Kitawa Charity has a terminally illness and is currently in palliative care. The mom weeps at the thought of leaving her autistic son with no one to love him.

Mother feels devastated after giving birth to an infant with Progeria, a rapid ageing condition

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A young mother has given birth to an infant with a rare disorder known as Progeria. The mother is struggling but spoke to Briefly News in this exclusive piece.

Keula Ndreia: Visually impaired paralympian proposed to during race

World

5 years ago

Manuel Antonio Vaz de Vega popped the big question shortly after Keula Nidreira Pereira Semedo had lost in the semis of the 200m T11 during the Paralympics.

He drives a Benz: Friends create hilarious poster advertising wife vacancy for their pal

World

5 years ago

A group of friends set up an AD for their friend looking for a wife and posted it on their personal accounts. The said man drives a Benz and is ready to marry.

Man shares how bae cheated on him while he was paying her school fees

World

5 years ago

A young man identified as Richard has shared how he discovered his girlfriend was cheating despite financing her education from SHS to nursing school. Video.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo released from Portugal international duty

World

5 years ago

Ronaldo was the hero on Wednesday, September 1 as his late brace against Ireland ensured Portugal came from behind to claim a crucial 2-1 win the WC qualifiers.

Cardi B disclose her R79m Atlanta home flooded during hurricane Ida, shares footage

World

5 years ago

Cardi B and Offset's Atlanta home was not spared when Hurricane Ida hit the famous town. The rapper shared footage of her house showing water all over the home.

Man discovers 7-years-old child is not his after doing DNA test, voices out deep frustration

People

5 years ago

A Nigerian man is presently heartbroken after he found out that a 7-year-old child is not his after a DNA test was done. He went on Facebook to lament about it.

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