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.

9865 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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7-year-old girl persuades educational app to include black hairstyles like hers

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Boy, 4, mistakenly buys R36k worth of ice cream with his mom’s credit card

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Man converts coconut shells into cups and spoons, photos go viral

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Zhe ‘Shelly’ Wang: Translator denies breaking up Bill, Melinda Gates' marriage

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Young widow recounts bitter experiences with hubby’s family after his death

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Twins mark their birthday with pretty photoshoot, share throwback pics

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Teacher sews free uniforms for all needy pupils in community

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Janet Asibi, a young national service (NSS) personnel is sewing for pupils in her school and locality for free. She does it with her own money at Bono Region.

Bill Gates’ ex-wife Melinda becomes a billionaire after divorce from husband, she now owns new juicy shares

World

5 years ago

Melinda Gates has become one of the newest billionaires in town following the wealth transfer in shares she received from her former husband. She may get more.

US introduces free beer, doughnuts to encourage citizens to take Covid-19 vaccines

People

5 years ago

The United States government has introduced free beer and doughnuts in a bid to encourage its citizens to take COVID-19 vaccines for protection against disease.

Good natured teachers contribute salaries to pay bills for school

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5 years ago

M/A Junior High School in Kumasi's teachers have been contributing their salaries to pay for the utility bills of the school. Frank Kwakye, the headmaster, says

Princess Awiyah: Meet the business girl who launched her hair brand aged 6

World

5 years ago

At 8 years old, Princess Awiyah, born Awiyah Amoateng has created a hair brand, shea butter and black soap business, which she started in 2018. Watch the video.

'Date Rush' contestant says her curvy figure made it hard to get a man

People

5 years ago

Stephanie Sackey of Date Rush said her curvy figure prevented men from wanting a relationship with her. She is a fitness enthusiast with a skincare line. Read..

Young men put up vibrant display as they perform old Wizkid songs in viral video

World

5 years ago

A group of young Nigerian men has caught the attention of social media with their lovely band display of old Wizkid songs. The viral clip has received praises.

"Married my high school sweetheart": Lady drops beautiful wedding photos

South Africa

5 years ago

A newly married couple has warmed hearts with their awe-inspiring love life after tying the knot in a beautiful white wedding ceremony on April 24. See photos.

"Morning sickness made me pause": Pregnant mom bags Master's degree

People

5 years ago

A determined mother, Claudette Alicia Keneisha, has made herself proud as she graduated with a cool Master's degree from the New York Institute of Technology.

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