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

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KZN coalition shuffle: ANC, IFP, DA consider pact to block MK Party

KZN coalition shuffle: ANC, IFP, DA consider pact to block MK Party

5 months ago

Johannesburg residents, get ready: Scheduled load reduction coming

Johannesburg residents, get ready: Scheduled load reduction coming

5 months ago

MK Party informs Parliament: Jabulani Khumalo not to be sworn in as MP

MK Party informs Parliament: Jabulani Khumalo not to be sworn in as MP

5 months ago

Secunda blaze: Malicious damage to property as 4 cars engulfed in flames

Secunda blaze: Malicious damage to property as 4 cars engulfed in flames

5 months ago

South Africans rally for raids: SAPS’ crackdown nets R5.8M in counterfeit goods

South Africans rally for raids: SAPS’ crackdown nets R5.8M in counterfeit goods

5 months ago

Former SARS employees face R653 million fraud charges

Former SARS employees face R653 million fraud charges

5 months ago

EFF Floyd Shivambu's call: A progressive government for South Africa

EFF Floyd Shivambu's call: A progressive government for South Africa

The EFF's Deputy President Floyd Shivambu said South Africa should aim for a progressive coalition government that consisted of black political parties.

Missing Limpopo girl found in KwaZulu-Natal, reuniting with family soon

Missing Limpopo girl found in KwaZulu-Natal, reuniting with family soon

Police have confirmed that the missing 12-year-old Tlou Koko from Lekhureng village in Limpopo has been found in safe in Phoenix, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Zama zama shootout: Gauteng netizens demand KZN Commissioner’s help in crime crackdown

Zama zama shootout: Gauteng netizens demand KZN Commissioner’s help in crime crackdown

Gauteng netizens called for the KZN Police Commissioner's intervention following the arrest of illegal miners who shot at law enforcement officials near Reiger Park.

Bheki Cele declares departure: Won't return to National Assembly

Bheki Cele declares departure: Won't return to National Assembly

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that he won't be returning to the National Assembly and intends to focus on spending time with his family.

Maropene Ramokgopa steps up as acting Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture

Maropene Ramokgopa steps up as acting Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture

Minister in the Presidency Maropene Ramokgopa was appointed as the acting Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, replacing Zizi Kodwa, who recently resigned.

Uyinene Mrwetyana's killer faces trial for earlier sexual assault

Uyinene Mrwetyana's killer faces trial for earlier sexual assault

Netizens are calling for harsher punishment for Luyanda Botha, who was convicted for the murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana and is on trial for attempted rape.

Limpopo police on alert: Missing 12-year-old Tlou Koko claims to be in America

Limpopo police on alert: Missing 12-year-old Tlou Koko claims to be in America

Limpopo police are searching for 12-year-old Tlou Koko, who told her mother that she was in America. Koko was last spotted with a Pakistani national known as Abdul.

MK Party open to coalition with ANC: A new chapter in politics

MK Party open to coalition with ANC: A new chapter in politics

The MK Party has confirmed a meeting with the ANC to discuss a possible coalition agreement. The party said it would listen to the ANC with an open mind.

Mpumalanga police fear strike could hinder search for 6-year-old

Mpumalanga police fear strike could hinder search for 6-year-old

Mpumalanga's SAPS is worried that an ongoing protest in Pienaar, near Mbombela, could hinder the search for missing six-year-old Junior Mabandla.

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