Thabile maphanga biography for kids

Thabile Maphanga-Mbhele is no stranger to South Africa’s news audiences. The award-winning journalist is a firm believer in always pouring out her absolute best into her work. 

Over the years, she has made her mark in the media world and continues to serve in excellence.

Currently the Senior Anchor on Newzroom Afrika’s Nguni platform Izindaba Zethu, the broadcaster, mother, wife and friend shared parts of her life which have led to her current season. 

A grandmother’s good teachings 

Born and raised in a village in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal, she grew up alongside her brother and two sisters. 

“We were brought up mainly by my grandmother.

Our parents were working as teachers. I always say we were never rich, but we were never poor. 

We had food, we played and we went to church. That was our life. We were not exposed to a lot of things and we were just content with that.”

Reflecting on her upbringing, she expressed her gratitude for the teachings which