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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IEC clarifies: No Zanu-PF observer status for South African elections

IEC clarifies: No Zanu-PF observer status for South African elections

6 months ago

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi declares war on crime, vows justice for slain Ditebogo Phalane

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi declares war on crime, vows justice for slain Dit...

6 months ago

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Expert witness to shed light on evidence when proceedings resume

Senzo Meyiwa trial: Expert witness to shed light on evidence when proceedings re...

6 months ago

EFF’s Fana Mokoena celebrates birthday: South Africans shower wishes

EFF’s Fana Mokoena celebrates birthday: South Africans shower wishes

6 months ago

Tshwane mayor Clint Brink’s visit to bereaved Phalane family ignites online discussion

Tshwane mayor Clint Brink’s visit to bereaved Phalane family ignites online disc...

6 months ago

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi takes aim at MK Party’s Jacob Zuma: Netizens question post-election unity

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi takes aim at MK Party’s Jacob Zuma: Netizens question pos...

6 months ago

Joslin Smith: SAPS Cold Case Unit urged to take over investigation

Joslin Smith: SAPS Cold Case Unit urged to take over investigation

As the case relating to the disappearance of Joslin Smith resumed in court, the DA called on the SAPS' Cold Case Unit to take over the investigation.

Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in limbo: ConCourt reserves judgment on IEC appeal

Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in limbo: ConCourt reserves judgment on IEC appeal

The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on the IEC's urgent appeal on whether MK Party President Jacob Zuma could run as a candidate in the Election.

Former Fort Hare director Isaac Plaatjies awaits bail decision in fraud case

Former Fort Hare director Isaac Plaatjies awaits bail decision in fraud case

Former Fort Hare University's Senior Director Isaac Plaatjies launched a bid with the SCA to be released on bail in his fraud and corruption case.

DA lambasts ANC’s misstep: Beef chips distribution in Tamil and Hindi locale Raises Eyebrows

DA lambasts ANC’s misstep: Beef chips distribution in Tamil and Hindi locale Raises Eyebrows

The DA in Kwazulu-Natal has bashed the ANC for being tone-deaf by handing out BBQ-Beef flavoured crisps in a predominantly Tamil and Hindi community.

Limpopo police capture robber shot by accomplice during business heist

Limpopo police capture robber shot by accomplice during business heist

Limpopo police have arrested a man for business robbery after one of his accomplices accidentally shot him and left him at the scene of the crime.

SA man faces 10-year sentence or a minimum R4.6M fine for cruise ship scissor attack

SA man faces 10-year sentence or a minimum R4.6M fine for cruise ship scissor attack

South African man, Ntando Sogoni, could face 10 years in an American prison or pay R4.6 million for attacking people with a pair of scissors on a cruise ship.

MK Party responds to allegations of co-founder Jabulani Khumalo’s unlawful removal

MK Party responds to allegations of co-founder Jabulani Khumalo’s unlawful removal

The MK Party said the decision to expel Jabulani Khumalo was correct despite the co-founder accusing Msholozi of unlawfully kicking him out of the party.

Joslin Smith: Police dismiss rumours of fifth arrest

Joslin Smith: Police dismiss rumours of fifth arrest

Western Cape police have dismissed Gaytom Mckenzie's claims that a fifth suspect was nabbed in Saldanha Bay for the disappearance of Joslin Smith.

Remembering justice Yvonne Mokgoro: Trailblazer of South African judiciary

Remembering justice Yvonne Mokgoro: Trailblazer of South African judiciary

The first black woman to sit on the Constitutional Court bench has passed away. Justice Yvonne Mokgoro reportedly died in a hospital in Johannesburg on 9 May 2024.

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