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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Meet Elizabeth Omolaja, African poet who wrote a book on being black

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Youth uses carpentry skills to build furniture for over 80 students

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6 years ago

Viral video of elderly African man shouting at US air hostess

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Ndlovu Youth Choir scores sold-out shows on first international tour

Entertainment

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What a hoot: Meet the man making trumpet sounds with his mouth

People

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Mother gifts daughter a business instead of car on sweet 16th birthday

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DJ Zinhle congratulates her bae, AKA, on new super awesome kicks deal

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DJ Zinhle shared a loved-up post to her baby daddy, AKA, to congratulate him on his latest collab with Reebok. AKA announced that his new collab would be out on 26 October and called it "SneAKA". Fans are super stoked about this.

Cassper dragged for misspelling Zulu word: "It's Bayede, not Bayethe"

Entertainment

6 years ago

Mzansi rapper, Cassper Nyovest, got dragged by Zulu trolls on social media for misspelling a Zulu word. While some of his fans defended Mufasa, saying he was correct, others claimed his understanding of the word was wrong.

Minnie Dlamini's brother, Khosini, has died: Family asks for privacy

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6 years ago

After 23 days in ICU, Minnie Dlamini's brother, Khosini Dlamini, died in hospital on Thursday. He suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month, which left him on life support. His family confirmed the news and asked for privacy.

Husband catches wife in bed with another man; shares their photos

People

6 years ago

A man caught his wife red-handed with another man in their bedroom and chose to expose them by sharing photos of the incident on social media.

The Leonardo: Africa's tallest building opens in South Africa

People

6 years ago

The Leonardo is a high-rise residential and retail complex strategically located near the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Sandton City, a premier shopping mall.

6 Details of Somizi and Mohale's lavish wedding ceremony released

Entertainment

6 years ago

Weekend media reports have revealed that Somizi and Mohale will tie the knot in their traditional wedding ceremony next weekend. Gearing up for their big day, Briefly.co.za compiled a list of six details about the lavish wedding.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are serving co-parenting goals

Entertainment

6 years ago

American stars, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, are flaunting their co-parenting skills by uniting for their children's sports activities. They were photographed at their daughter's Seraphina's soccer game at the weekend.

Man gets Guinness World Record after weaving 3,500 toothpicks into his beard

Entertainment

6 years ago

A man from Lacey in the United States of America earned a place in the 2020 Guinness World Book of Records after weaving 3,500 toothpicks into his beard in slightly over three hours.

Minnie Dlamini’s brother, Khosini, is fighting for his life in ICU

Entertainment

6 years ago

Minnie Dlamini-Jones' brother, Khosini Dlamini, has been admitted to ICU in hospital. It is believed he suffered an aneurysm, however his parents, Jabulani and Queen Dlamini, have reserved their comments and requested privacy.

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