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.

9955 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Lerato Sengadi on HHP’s money: “I’ve never asked for his money”

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US church uses R219m donations to pay medical debts of 2 400 families

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Hot girl alert: DJ Zinhle graces magazine cover, drives fans cray

Entertainment

6 years ago

Dawn Thandeka King says she's found love again, with Mlungisi Ndebele

Entertainment

6 years ago

Meet smartly dressed headteacher who quit job to sell boiled eggs

People

6 years ago

Ice cream seller wins female customers' hearts with singing skills

People

6 years ago

Gigi Lamayne says being abused and cyber bullied led her to depression

Entertainment

6 years ago

Gigi Lamayne opened up about being abused by her father on Pearl Thusi's 'Behind The Story' show. The talented artist also expressed that it was both her past and being cyber bullied that led to deep depression last year.

Happy couple goes from young groom and bride to husband and wife

People

6 years ago

A young lady, Brendaline, has shared the story of how she ended up getting married to her husband many years after they served as the 'little bride and groom' at a wedding.

Friends donate money for man to marry girlfriend of 4 years

People

6 years ago

Briefly.co.za has spotted a report of a man who recounted how he and a group of friends contributed funds so one of theirs could get married to his girlfriend of four years.

Man who was rescued as sickly child becomes physician 18 years later

People

6 years ago

A man identified as Paul Anejodo has been celebrated by his family after he became a medical doctor. The young man, who was sickly as a child, has now become a physician who is proud of his achievement.

Man who married mom of 4 with 3 failed marriages abandons home

People

6 years ago

A man who got married to a mother of 4 has abandoned the marriage, accusing the lady of deceiving him. According to him, not only did she lie about helping him get an Australian visa, she was cheating on him as well.

Wedding bells to chime for musos Gloria Bosman and Noxolo Hlatshwayo

Entertainment

6 years ago

SA jazz singer, Gloria Bosman, has come forward to finally share some news about her personal life. Gloria revealed that she is engaged to fellow songbird, Noxolo Hlatshwayo. The two have been in a relationship for seven years.

4 African footballers show off their luxury travel in private jets

People

6 years ago

Briefly.co.za compiled a list of four African footballers who love to travel in style. Sulley Muntari, Samuel Eto'o, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emmanuel Adebayor each own luxury private jet. They shared snaps on Instagram.

Groom and his plus-size bride’s stunning wedding snaps go viral

People

6 years ago

An African groom and his plus-size bride have gone viral after photos from their wedding popped up online. The man is a well-known Ghanaian photographer named David while his bride is called Pearl.

A first for African continent: Rwanda launches smartphone factory

South Africa

6 years ago

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has launched a smartphone manufacturing plant, the first of its kind on the African continent. Kagame launched the factory on Monday, 7 October.

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