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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EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out Financial Oppression in South Africa

EFF Leader Julius Malema Calls Out Financial Oppression in South Africa

5 months ago

Shembe Church leader rejects R18M donation from President Cyril Ramaphosa

Shembe Church leader rejects R18M donation from President Cyril Ramaphosa

5 months ago

Gupta brothers’ arrest in India spark confusion in South Africa

Gupta brothers’ arrest in India spark confusion in South Africa

5 months ago

EFF’s Julius Malema declares readiness for polls, vows acceptance of results

EFF’s Julius Malema declares readiness for polls, vows acceptance of results

5 months ago

KZN police partner with army to thwart election violence

KZN police partner with army to thwart election violence

5 months ago

Nigerian and South African men arrested for rape, trafficking in Johannesburg

Nigerian and South African men arrested for rape, trafficking in Johannesburg

6 months ago

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warns Taxi owners in viral video

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warns Taxi owners in viral video

Social media praised KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for his stern conversation with protesting taxi owners.

Sonke Gender Justice reacts to long-overdue signing of anti-GBVF Bill

Sonke Gender Justice reacts to long-overdue signing of anti-GBVF Bill

Sonke Gender Justice said President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing into law of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill was long overdue.

South Africans react: Zimbabwean woman granted R17.2M for son’s care

South Africans react: Zimbabwean woman granted R17.2M for son’s care

Many netizens were stunned that a Zimbabwean mom would receive R17.2M from the state after her son developed cerebral palsy due to negligence during childbirth.

KZN horror: Suspects sought after killing four-month-old baby and grandparents

KZN horror: Suspects sought after killing four-month-old baby and grandparents

Police were searching for two men who allegedly shot and killed a four-month-old baby boy and his grandparents in the Bulwer area of KwaZulu-Natal.

Senzo Meyiwa Trial: Defence lawyer disputes contact between Kelly Khumalo and accused

Senzo Meyiwa Trial: Defence lawyer disputes contact between Kelly Khumalo and accused

Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu denied communication between singer Kelly Khumalo and accused number three Mthobisi Mncube in the Senzo Meyiwa trial.

South Africa outraged: Shoprite guards face charges in freezer death case

South Africa outraged: Shoprite guards face charges in freezer death case

Two Shoprite security guards linked to the death of Bandile Tshabalala, who was locked in a freezer, appeared before the Heidelberg Magistrate's Court.

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula sets sights on majority rule amid social media criticism

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula sets sights on majority rule amid social media criticism

The ANC’s Fikile Mbalula said the ANC was campaigning to maintain its majority and avoid a coalition government because coalitions were proven not to work in SA

Bail granted to suspects in R53 million IDC fraud case

Bail granted to suspects in R53 million IDC fraud case

Palello and Busisiwe Lebaka were accused of defrauding the IDC of R53 million and were granted R5,000 bail each at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

Angie Motshekga’s plan for mother tongue based bilingual education faces scrutiny

Angie Motshekga’s plan for mother tongue based bilingual education faces scrutiny

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said her department was ready to implement the mother-tongue-based bilingual education in grade 4 in 2025.

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