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.

10814 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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What work are you doing: Reactions as 19-year-old buys house in America

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Lady working as a cleaner proudly shares pic of uniform, inspires many

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Students finally graduate after year delay, dance to 'Jerusalema'

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Woman finally gives birth after 18 years of waiting, many react

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Stunning couple's glow up from 'poor' to fabulous wows the internet

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Ronaldo missing in list of top 10 best performing players in Europe

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Young Man Transforms His Room Into a Beautiful Space With ‘Little’ Money

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A young man achieved great design with his room and people could not believe how new everything looks with white paint, portraits and a beautiful centre rug.

Doctor and nurse recognise young maths & science minds at rural school

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Two former pupils have joined forces to inspire hope and award excellence at their old primary school where they reward kids who do well in maths and science.

Lady finally reunites with her brother after 9 years of separation

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A lady can now laugh again for joy as she finally found her brother who she lost contact with many years ago. The brother, who messaged her on Instagram, cried.

Church built almost 100 years ago has social media users awestruck

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A church building that is said to be almost 100 years old and still standing strong has stirred reactions on social media as people marvelled at its old design.

Bill and Melinda Gates’ daughter Jennifer requests privacy during their divorce

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Jennifer Gates, the 25-year-old firstborn daughter of billionaire parents Bill and Melinda Gates, has requested the public to give the family space and privacy.

Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth on a flight

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A woman surprised fellow passengers on a plane after going into labour and giving birth during a flight, yet she did not know she was pregnant the entire time.

Bill Gates, wife Melinda announce they're getting divorced after 27 years

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Bill Gates and wife Melinda have announced that they are working on getting a divorce after a 27 year marriage. The two say they can no longer grow together.

2 Intruders arrested for scaling wall at Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor estate

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Two intruders broke into Queen Elizabeth II's Windsor estate in what has been termed a security scare. This is also the second safety breach in just a few days.

Lost and found cat: Family reunites with missing cat after 13 years

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Gemma Barbieri from Norfolk was emotional after receiving a call from the Cats Protection Downham Market Adoption Centre informing her about her missing cat.

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