Zingisa Chirwa

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science at UNISA (2020 – present); Google News Initiative training (2024); The JournalismAI Discovery course at Polis LSE/Google Initiative (2023); Writing Radio News Bulletins at The Institute for Advancement of Journalism (2013)

Experience: Current Affairs Writer, Briefly News (March 2024 – present); Digital Editor, Sowetan (April 2023 – January 2024); News Editor, RISE fm (February 2017 – March 2023); Business Show Presenter & Producer, RISE fm (May 2020 – March 2023); Current Affairs Presenter, RISE fm (February 2017 – June 2019)

Awards: 2018 Liberty Radio Award Nominee in two categories; News Bulletin Reader - Commercial News and Actuality Show – Commercial

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced broadcast journalist who has worked predominantly in radio newsrooms for over 15 years. Chirwa has occupied numerous positions, including news journalist, editor and current affairs host, focusing mainly on Mpumalanga politics and business. You can reach Zingisa at zingisa.chirwa@briefly.co.za.

491 articles published since 22 Mar 2024

Author's articles

Limpopo initiation tragedy: Three deaths stir public outcry

Limpopo initiation tragedy: Three deaths stir public outcry

4 months ago

ATM President Vuyo Zungula affirms the strength of the Progressive Caucus despite departures

ATM President Vuyo Zungula affirms the strength of the Progressive Caucus despit...

4 months ago

Mpumalanga’s Safety MEC reacts to tragic Delmas crash: 10 lives lost

Mpumalanga’s Safety MEC reacts to tragic Delmas crash: 10 lives lost

5 months ago

COSATU and SAFTU warn against DA appointment in Employment Ministry

COSATU and SAFTU warn against DA appointment in Employment Ministry

5 months ago

Mpumalanga police offer R20,000 reward for missing 6-year-old Junior Mabandla

Mpumalanga police offer R20,000 reward for missing 6-year-old Junior Mabandla

5 months ago

IEC Commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku accused of R1.2M trust fraud, granted R20,000 bail

IEC Commissioner Dr Nomsa Masuku accused of R1.2M trust fraud, granted R20,000 b...

5 months ago

Eskom drafts proposal for up to 44% electricity tariff rise in 2025

Eskom drafts proposal for up to 44% electricity tariff rise in 2025

South Africans could be in for another steep electricity tariff increase as Eskom plans to send Nersa its application for an increase of up to 44% for 2025.

Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders investigates four initiate deaths

Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders investigates four initiate deaths

The Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders would probe the death of four initiates who passed away during the season, which started at the end of May 2024.

KZN’s New Finance MEC Francois Rodgers to Oversee Fiscal Discipline

KZN’s New Finance MEC Francois Rodgers to Oversee Fiscal Discipline

KwaZulu-Natal’s newly appointed MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, said he would review the provincial budget to ensure KZN didn’t fall into debt.

Contralesa reminds Cyril Ramaphosa of rural needs in cabinet appointments

Contralesa reminds Cyril Ramaphosa of rural needs in cabinet appointments

Contralesa reminded President Cyril Ramaphosa to include traditional leaders in his cabinet to address the challenges facing residents of rural areas.

Bloemfontein’s Pelonomi Hospital faces backlash: Newborn incorrectly declared dead

Bloemfontein’s Pelonomi Hospital faces backlash: Newborn incorrectly declared dead

South Africans were divided on the action that needed to be taken against the Free State's Pelonomi Hospital after a newborn baby was incorrectly declared dead.

Alleged fraudster Mbhasoshi Zulu remanded over 76 Charges, including contempt of court

Alleged fraudster Mbhasoshi Zulu remanded over 76 Charges, including contempt of court

Forty-one-year-old Mbhasoshi Zulu, facing 76 charges linked to fraud and money laundering, has been remanded in custody by the Delmas Regional Court.

Gauteng police investigate attempted raid on IEC warehouse

Gauteng police investigate attempted raid on IEC warehouse

Police searched for 20 to 40 people who demanded access to election ballot papers at the IEC’s warehouse in Booysens, Johannesburg, on 18 June 2024.

KZN primary school teacher and children among victims in Ezakheni ambush

KZN primary school teacher and children among victims in Ezakheni ambush

Mrs Thusi, a teacher from Ngcede Primary School, and her two children were among the six people who were shot and killed in Ezakheni in KwaZulu-Natal.

Delmas court postpones case of retired officer charged with evidence tampering

Delmas court postpones case of retired officer charged with evidence tampering

The case against a retired police officer, Samuel Mahlangu, accused of tampering with evidence from an illegal mining investigation, was postponed to 27 June 2024.

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