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.

10679 articles published since 27 Feb 2019

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Inside Soli Philander's last TikTok video about his health: "Don't get sick"

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Inside the Springboks 2026 alignment camp: Veterans, new faces and a season of big Tests

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The Springboks launch their 2026 season with a thrilling alignment camp in Cape Town, integrating fresh talent and veterans as excitement builds for a busy calendar.

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A labour law specialist has broken down South Africa's proposed new labour Bills covering working hours and parental leave, and what it could mean for SA workers.

Comedian Marc Lottering heartbroken by Soli Philander's death: "Thank you for inspiring me"

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In the wake of late entertainer Soli Philander's tragic passing, comedian Marc Lottering was devastated as he bid farewell to the man who inspired his career.

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma urges a taxi driver involved in a fatal scholar transport accident to surrender, as calls for accountability mount from netizens.

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Kyren Lacy's girlfriend, Cydney Theard, gained public attention following his tragic passing in April 2025. What did she say about the sportsman during his funeral?

Nasty C reveals his personal struggles: "I've been going through it"

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7 months ago

Nasty C reveals his emotional struggles over the past three months in a candid video, clarifying they are personal and unrelated to his music career.

Israel hits out at South Africa over Hague Group meeting, accuses Pretoria of backing Iran

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Israel criticises South Africa for co-chairing The Hague Group meeting, alleging anti-Israel bias and alignment with Iran amid diplomatic tensions over Palestine

Former PSL star Thabiso Semenya trends after wife’s viral Instagram live allegations

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Thabiso Semenya, ex-Baroka FC defender, trends after his wife's shocking allegations of infidelity and a pregnancy scandal ignite heated debate on social media.

RIP: 'Kideo' actor Soli Philander dies, SA reacts: "Timothy Traddle is no more"

Celebrities

7 months ago

SA comedian, actor, and storyteller Soli Philander, who was famously known for portraying the 'Kideo' tortoise Timothy Traddle, has passed away at the age of 65.

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