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.

10427 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Hoërskool Lydenburg mourns loss of beloved learner in tribute

People

16 days ago

Oscar Pistorius verdict challenged by retired Senior Advocate after six-year review

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Black Coffee’s Paris trip with his extended family gets Mzansi talking

Celebrities

17 days ago

Laerskool Baillie Park pays tribute to a beloved learner after sudden death

People

17 days ago

Cheslin Kolbe returns as Handré Pollard ruled out of All Blacks Test

Rugby

17 days ago

Cheslin Kolbe returns from injury as the Springboks face the All Blacks in Cape Town. Handré Pollard is out, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu steps in at flyhalf.

SAWS issues severe wind warnings and cold front alert for South Africa this weekend

South Africa

17 days ago

The South African Weather Service warns of damaging winds, high fire danger, and a cold front impacting parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape by 30 August.

Video of DJ Black Coffee's rumoured KwaZulu-Natal farmhouse leaves Mzansi speechless

Celebrities

17 days ago

Footage surfaced on social media, appearing to show DJ Black Coffee's sprawling farmhouse in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, and the reactions online have been electric.

Tristan Perez murder case moves to Regional Court as trial date set

Sports

17 days ago

Tristan Perez, accused of murdering Elana Brooke, appears at Wynberg Regional Court on 22 September 2026 as the case advances following a completed investigation.

Teboho Mokoena Caught in Fresh Dating Rumour After Stunning Free-Kick

Football

17 days ago

Mzansi football fans are divided as Teboho Mokoena faces unverified claims linking him to a third girlfriend amidst his stunning performance for Sundowns.

Major League DJZ Mediterranean holiday photos spark twin sisters dating theory

Celebrities

17 days ago

The Major League DJZ shared photos and footage from their Mediterranean holiday alongside two gorgeous women, leaving fans to wonder whether they, too, are twins.

Zolani Tete murder: Sol Phenduka reacted to alleged motive behind shooting

Celebrities

17 days ago

MacG and Sol Phenduka address the fatal shooting of Zolani Tete, discussing social media rumours and police warnings about unverified claims on their podcast.

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

Industry

17 days ago

Benus Trade and Invest acquires Forever Resorts South Africa, including Warmbaths, as the Competition Commission approves the landmark deal without conditions.

Charlotte Maxeke, SA’s 1st black woman graduate, to receive UWC honorary doctorate

Women Empowerment

17 days ago

The University of the Western Cape to honour Charlotte Maxeke with an honorary doctorate, commemorating her legacy as the first Black Mzansi woman to earn a degree.

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