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.

9969 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Age ain't nothing but a number: The young wives of Zimbabwe's old and rich politicians

People

8 years ago

Vytjie Mentor takes aim at Bheki Cele for failing to protect her

Politics

8 years ago

A happy 76th: Warm birthday messages pour in for Jacob Zuma

People

8 years ago

Remembering Mama Winnie: Thousands show up to celebrate her life not mourn her loss

Politics

8 years ago

'I feel over-privileged': Lady graduates with 3rd Masters degree but feels 'so sad'

People

8 years ago

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Malema: I am prepared to go to prison for saying the poor must invade unoccupied land

Politics

8 years ago

7de Laan goes international: Hilarious video of American comedy presenter speaking Afrikaans

People

8 years ago

What do you get when you put an Afrikaans soapie on an American comedy show? Laugh-out-loud misunderstandings caused by the way certain words sound when they're not in your language. 7de Laan went international.

Nelson Mandela photo worth R2.1 billion: Photographer suing government for unlawful use

Politics

8 years ago

Shaun Harris, a photographer who took a picture of Nelson Mandela in 1999, is suing the government for allegedly using the image unlawfully. His claim for R2.1 billion is expected to be heard in the Pretoria High Court.

Not giving up: Determined engineering student, 28, sells recyclable plastic to finish his studies

People

8 years ago

Patrick Mangena lost his NSFAS bursary and was kicked out of University of Johannesburg residence. Luckily, he managed to get funding to continue his studies. However, he has to sell recyclable plastic to make ends meet.

Mkhukhu Mansions: The incredible architecture in informal settlements

People

8 years ago

When you think of an informal settlement, you don't think of a mansion built from scrap metal and wood. But some people have, and they've turned their recycled homes into beautiful and sometimes alarming, works of art.

Burn survivor plans to climb Everest to raise funds for Kimberly Hospital's Burn Unit

People

8 years ago

Burn victims go through severe physical and emotional trauma, which is why William Baartman's story is so inspiring. Severely burnt as a child, William now aims to climb Everest to raise R2m to revamp Kimberly Hospital's Burn Unit

Billionaire mine tycoon offers to pay ordinary South African’s debt

People

8 years ago

South African billionaire mining tycoon Quinton van der Burgh has launched a campaign in which he will help ordinary people pay off their debts and become financially independent. The campaign is called Act of Generosity.

Scrubs to forex: former nurse becomes a multi-millionaire by trading stocks

People

8 years ago

Thulane Vilakazi had a difficult childhood and had to rely on government grants to survive, he later studied to be a nurse and worked in healthcare for 2 years. Thulane quit his job and threw everything he had into his own company

Ocean Basket owner Fats Lazarides: from Spar worker to seafood empire

People

8 years ago

Fats Lazarides, owner of Ocean Basket, bought up the first store with just R 800 start up cash. He impulsively quit his job at the Spar to get the venture off the ground, and faced many challenges with the lease agreement.

Car and cash for top matric student “I thank God for what He has done in my life”

People

8 years ago

He worked hard to achieve some incredible results, including 100% in three subjects and 8 distinctions. Now Matriculant, Thalentha Ngobeni has been rewarded with a full bursary, a laptop, cash and a shiny new car!

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