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.

10464 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Singer Anlia Etzebeth delivered a stirring rendition of the national anthem ahead of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, leaving the crowd and social media in awe.

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A heartwarming video of a South African couple celebrating their first home, a simple shack, resonates with many's humble beginnings amidst informal settlements.

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A Zimbabwean family sells their car and belongings before leaving South Africa amid anti-foreigner tensions. Discover the TikTok video that captured the moment.

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South African actress Denise Zimba's emotional visit to Germany for her daughters' birthday highlights her struggle with custody issues and social media reactions.

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DJ Fresh turns heads at Durban July 2026 with a mystery woman on his arm

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DJ Fresh sent tongues wagging at the annual Durban July after being spotted hand-in-hand with a stunning mystery woman believed to be his girlfriend.

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