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.

9945 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Man reveals his wife and her 2 sisters got pregnant at the same time

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African lady bags Master's in Germany, appreciates people who helped her

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Mzansi preps to celebrate New Year's Eve as #FactDurbanRocks trends

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Boy's priceless reaction to gift of PS5 from dad trends online

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Many react as beautiful young lady rejects a marriage proposal

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Coronavirus: Man raises controversy on Twitter as he posts photos of pool party

World

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A man has stirred much controversy online as he quoted two photos of people having a pool party. The man wrote in a quote that he is positive for coronavirus.

Featured: Fake news a great concern for SA but can be eradicated

South Africa

5 years ago

Fake news is easier to spread thanks to the availability of social media. However, two experts say it's not impossible to stop its spread in South Africa.

Rapper P Diddy to help 175 families pay rent during pandemic

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Briefly.co.za has learnt P Diddy, on Tuesday, 29 December, while at an event dubbed House of Wings announced his Sean Combs Foundation will be giving a grant.

Nomzamo Mbatha is proud of her dimples, no longer wants them removed

Entertainment

5 years ago

Nomzamo Mbatha revealed that she now loves her dimples. The star posted on Instagram that she used to feel self-conscious about them and want them removed.

Kefilwe Mabote mourns as she announces the passing of her mother

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kefilwe Mabote announced that her mother had passed away and became another celebrity mourning the loss of a parent. The star shared the sad news with her fans.

1 of SA's oldest citizens turns record 115-years-old on New Years Day

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5 years ago

Jan Steenberg is celebrating his 115th birthday on Thursday and has shared some advice on how to ensure Briefly.co.za readers also enjoy a long and happy life.

Anele slams international media for their reporting on Covid strain

Entertainment

5 years ago

Anele Mdoda went online to criticise the international media for their reporting on the Covid-19 strain which had been detected in patients in South Africa.

Somizi off on holiday, urges Mzansi to stay safe at the end of 2020

Entertainment

5 years ago

Somizi is going to his holiday home. The personality posted a selfie from his journey and accompanied the picture with a caption that urged Mzansi to stay safe.

Selena Gomez slams Facebook for allowing Covid disinformation

Entertainment

5 years ago

Selena Gomez slammed Facebook for allowing Covid-19 misinformation to be spread on their website. The star commented that lives would be lost because of it.

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