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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Ekurhuleni voters clash with police at Thokoza polling station over ballot shortage

Ekurhuleni voters clash with police at Thokoza polling station over ballot short...

5 months ago

EFF leader Julius Malema's voting queue gesture wins hearts

EFF leader Julius Malema's voting queue gesture wins hearts

5 months ago

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula's daughter makes voting debut, sparks political buzz

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula's daughter makes voting debut, sparks polit...

5 months ago

EFF removes Nhlanhla Lux from voting station amid ANC regalia controversy

EFF removes Nhlanhla Lux from voting station amid ANC regalia controversy

5 months ago

Eastern Cape community protest over land dispute leaves polling station empty

Eastern Cape community protest over land dispute leaves polling station empty

5 months ago

2024 General Election: Political heavyweights cast their votes, urge queuing citizens to be patient

2024 General Election: Political heavyweights cast their votes, urge queuing cit...

5 months ago

DA leader John Steenhuisen exposes ANC's failures in last campaign speech

DA leader John Steenhuisen exposes ANC's failures in last campaign speech

In true DA style, party leader John Steenhuisen's last election campaign speech focused on the ruling party's failures at the party's final rally in Benoni.

Mpumalanga police shootout: Child injured, suspect dead, investigation underway

Mpumalanga police shootout: Child injured, suspect dead, investigation underway

A 13-year-old, who was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between police and a suspect in the Malaining area of Denilton, Mpumalanga, is recovering in hospital.

Police ready to counter social media disruptions, warns NATJOINTS chair

Police ready to counter social media disruptions, warns NATJOINTS chair

NATJOINTS has warned that the police force is ready to respond to any planned disruption that may be shared on social media during election season.

SAPS warns of potential MK Party protest: High alert in KwaZulu-Natal

SAPS warns of potential MK Party protest: High alert in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal police are on high alert following a crime intelligence report warning of a possible nationwide MK Party protest in May or June 2024.

KZN schools converted to polling stations: Impact on teaching and learning

KZN schools converted to polling stations: Impact on teaching and learning

KwaZulu-Natal’s Education Department has halted academic activities for seven days at over 1,000 schools earmarked as polling stations for the General Election.

Shauwn Mkhize faces R37 million tax bill: SARS seeks seizure of high-end vehicles

Shauwn Mkhize faces R37 million tax bill: SARS seeks seizure of high-end vehicles

The South African Revenue Service reportedly sought to attach Shauwn Mkhize's luxury cars to settle the KZN businesswoman's almost R38m outstanding tax bill.

Mpumalanga tragedy: Six lives lost in Bushbuckridge collision

Mpumalanga tragedy: Six lives lost in Bushbuckridge collision

Six people have lost their lives in a tragic accident between a light delivery truck and a minibus taxi on the R40 in Violet Bank Bushbukridge, Mpumalanga.

ANC's KZN Secretary dismisses DA accusation, claims opposition running out of ideas

ANC's KZN Secretary dismisses DA accusation, claims opposition running out of ideas

The ANC's KZN secretary, Bheki Mtolo, said the DA had run out of ideas after he heard the party was charging him with removing its election posters.

Mmusi Maimane channels Nelson Mandela: BOSA's final rally echoes Madiba's vision

Mmusi Maimane channels Nelson Mandela: BOSA's final rally echoes Madiba's vision

Mmusi Maimane said Madiba's vision for South Africa has found a new home with BOSA. Maimane commented at the party's final election rally in Johannesburg.

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