Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Mbombela, South Africa

Broadcast Media Journalist at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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Pansalb calls preservation of marginalised languages

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) says while progress has been made to promote multilingualism, there is still much work to be done. This as the country observes the African Language Week. Speaking at the International Mother Language Day commemoration in the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga, PanSALB CEO, Lance Schultz has called on citizens to support all initiatives aimed at developing and preserving marginalised languages.
Eskom embarks on electricity meter audit in Tekwane

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

More households in Tekwane, southeast of the City of Mbombela, in Mpumalanga have tempered electricity meters. This was discovered by the power utility Eskom after it embarked on electricity meter audit in Tekwane. Illegal connections were immediately cut-off, transformers removed, and homeowners fined. The community was plunged into darkness, after Eskom employees removed electricity transformers. 90 of 118 households audited were found to have tempered with their meters.
Five arrested in connection with Mpumalanga police officer's killing

Jan 17, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Mpumalanga police officer. Lieutenant-Colonel Piet Pretorius was gunned down in the line of duty in Ermelo yesterday afternoon. He was in a state vehicle when the incident happened. Provincial police spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the vehicle that was used in the commission of the crime was found torched near Ermelo. She says the suspects were arrested in Mbombela.
Mpumalanga mass shooting suspects to appear in court

Jan 16, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Two suspects arrested in connection with the mass shooting in Pienaar Township are expected back in the KaBokweni Magistrate’s court in Mpumalanga today. One suspect appeared yesterday at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court in Mbombela. Speaking during a press briefing at the provincial police headquarters, the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major-General Zeph Mkhwanazi, says the suspect appeared for allegedly being in possession of three illegal firearms.
President Ramaphosa hands over four bridges in Mpumalanga

Dec 11, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over four bridges built in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. He has called on communities to play a meaningful role in protecting infrastructure. The Public Works and Infrastructure Department together with the South African National Defence Force, built the bridges under the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme.
Kruger National gears up for bumper festive season

Dec 3, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Kruger National Park (KNP) authorities say there will be zero tolerance to transgressors this festive season. This after they have beefed up security to ensure that visitors adhere to the rules of the park. The park is expecting more than 270 000 visitors during this festive season period. Authorities say it’s all systems go with their readiness for the festive season. Cashless systemAmong other things, they have recently rolled out a cashless system in some of the gates.
Plans to replace MK members in Mpumalanga Legislature under way

Dec 1, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

The convenor of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in Mpumalanga, Busisiwe Mkhwebane says plans to replace party members who were removed from their positions in the provincial legislature are under way. Three party members, including former convenor Mary Phadi, were directed by the party to resign from their positions in the legislature a few months ago. Phadi was later dismissed from the party. Mkhwebane was speaking to the media at the party’s first anniversary celebrations in Mkhondo.
Police probe farm murder, robbery in Mpumalanga

Nov 30, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Mpumalanga police are investigating a case of murder, kidnapping, robbery and rape following a farm attack in Hendrina. This after a 45-year-old man was killed and his parents injured on their farm on Thursday. The deceased was allegedly hit with a blunt object in the head, and his body was found under a canopy. His father was found locked in a vehicle. Mpumalanga Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the mother of the deceased who was allegedly kidnapped was found alive near Embalenhle.
Generation Recovery Plan continues to show promising outcomes: Eskom

Nov 30, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

Eskom says the Generation Recovery Plan continues to show promising outcomes, with load shedding successfully suspended for over eight months since March 26. The power utility says this achievement is attributed to ongoing structural enhancements in the coal-fired fleet, which are driving economic growth and bolstering energy security.
DA in Mpumalanga concern over increase of rape cases in schools

Nov 30, 2024 | sabcnews.com | Mthobisi Mkhaliphi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga has raised concerns over an increase in rape cases reported in schools. The party claims at least five learners were raped in different schools in the province between July and November this year. DA Member of the Provincial Legislature, Teboho Sekaledi, has called on the provincial government to urgently deal with this matter.