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 (current)

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 16 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.

7897 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Patricia Beech was Tony Bennett's first wife. They married in 1952, split in 1965 and finalised their divorce in 1971. What was the reason behind their separation?

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Eight people were killed when a truck and a taxi collided with each other on Van Reenen's Pass on the N3 on 30 October 2025. Others were injured in the accident.

Border rugby star Sive Tshaka fatally stabbed in Keiskammahoek

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Veteran Border rugby player Sive Tshaka, 34, was fatally stabbed in Keiskammahoek. Family, club and fans mourn the tragic loss of the respected athlete.

Miss SA runner-up Luyanda Zuma receives mixed reviews for reposting comments about being robbed

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Popular beauty queen and actress Luyanda Zuma puzzled South Africans this week when she reposted comments about being robbed of the Miss SA 2025 title

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Celebrity biographies

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Kadarius Toney is not Malachi Toney's brother, despite sharing a last name and having established themselves as prominent wide receivers in American football.

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South African music power couple DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz had social media buzzing over their romantic video; however, not everyone found it appealing.

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