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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President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges compensation for George Building collapse victims' families

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges compensation for George Building collapse vict...

6 months ago

Sasolburg granny wins netizens' support over ANC poster removal

Sasolburg granny wins netizens' support over ANC poster removal

6 months ago

Pollution crisis: KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast lagoons and beaches in peril

Pollution crisis: KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast lagoons and beaches in peril

6 months ago

Ex-Standard Bank administrator begins four-year jail term for R940,000 embezzlement

Ex-Standard Bank administrator begins four-year jail term for R940,000 embezzlem...

6 months ago

Police Minister urges tighter control on E-hailing drivers

Police Minister urges tighter control on E-hailing drivers

6 months ago

Funeral arrangements for Ditebogo Junior Phalane: Community invited to pay respects

Funeral arrangements for Ditebogo Junior Phalane: Community invited to pay respe...

6 months ago

Prince Mandlakapheli Zulu aligns with MK Party, sparks speculation

Prince Mandlakapheli Zulu aligns with MK Party, sparks speculation

Prince Mandlakapheli Zulu from the Ngudwini house has reportedly joined the MK Party. The royal confirmed the news after being spotted in pictures of Msholozi.

Sentencing day: Pongola tragedy culprit faces justice for 20 lives lost

Sentencing day: Pongola tragedy culprit faces justice for 20 lives lost

The sentencing of the truck driver, found guilty of murder after he crashed into a bakkie, killing 20 people in 2022, was held at the Pongola Magistrate Court.

MK Party’s dirty laundry: A campaign tactic under scrutiny

MK Party’s dirty laundry: A campaign tactic under scrutiny

Many netizens were unimpressed by a video depicting two men wearing MK Party t-shirts handwashing tubs full of laundry while on the campaign trail.

InDrive horror ride: Woman attacked, robbed, and abandoned

InDrive horror ride: Woman attacked, robbed, and abandoned

One of two men who was allegedly involved in the rape and robbery of an e-hailing passenger would appear in the Bellville magistrate's Court on 15 May 2024.

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Eskom’s improved performance keeps lights on for 6 weeks

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Eskom’s improved performance keeps lights on for 6 weeks

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Eskom for keeping the lights on for six weeks, a sign of the improved performance of Eskom’s electricity power stations.

Opposition mounts against NHI Bill: Legal challenges loom

Opposition mounts against NHI Bill: Legal challenges loom

Business and political parties have rejected the NHI Bill in its current form. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign it into law on 15 May 2024.

Mpumalanga Hawks investigate bogus attorney: Victims encouraged to step forward

Mpumalanga Hawks investigate bogus attorney: Victims encouraged to step forward

The Hawks in Mpumalanga have called on all the victims of bogus attorney Tshepo Mahlako of TC Mahlako Attorneys and his five co-accused to come forward.

Tshwane firefighters discover two decomposed bodies in Pretoria building’s lift shaft

Tshwane firefighters discover two decomposed bodies in Pretoria building’s lift shaft

The Tshwane Emergency Services Department discovered two decomposing bodies while on a rescue mission in a Pretoria building's lift shaft on 14 May 2024.

South Africa’s unemployment crisis: 8.2 million without jobs

South Africa’s unemployment crisis: 8.2 million without jobs

Statistics South Africa found that the official unemployment rate went up to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024, from 32.1% in the previous quarter.

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