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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MK Party Politics: IEC responds to Jabulani Khumalo’s call to remove Jacob Zuma

MK Party Politics: IEC responds to Jabulani Khumalo’s call to remove Jacob Zuma

6 months ago

Gauteng police take down alleged mining kingpin in Soweto shootout

Gauteng police take down alleged mining kingpin in Soweto shootout

6 months ago

ANC MP Bongani Bongo faces retrial in High Court for 2017 corruption charges

ANC MP Bongani Bongo faces retrial in High Court for 2017 corruption charges

6 months ago

George building collapse: 5 lives lost, 49 still missing

George building collapse: 5 lives lost, 49 still missing

6 months ago

George building collapse: 22 workers rescued after tragedy

George building collapse: 22 workers rescued after tragedy

6 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal’s new police stations: Enhancing safety across the province

KwaZulu-Natal’s new police stations: Enhancing safety across the province

6 months ago

Joburg City’s silent crisis: Usindiso blaze report unveiled

Joburg City’s silent crisis: Usindiso blaze report unveiled

Judge Sisi Khampepe's inquiry into the Usindiso fire found that four Joburg City entities must face disciplinary measures for neglecting their duties.

Old Mutual pays R3m pension to Molefi Family after social media uproar

Old Mutual pays R3m pension to Molefi Family after social media uproar

Sebabatso Molefi shared on X that her family's life insurance company, Old Mutual, finally paid them an R3m pension fund, resolving an 11-month-old issue.

73-Year-old North West mother attacked: Son faces charges under Domestic Violence Act

73-Year-old North West mother attacked: Son faces charges under Domestic Violence Act

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, was saddened by the news of a 41-year-old man allegedly attacking his 73-year-old mother.

Zulu King MisuZulu KaZwelithini welcomes Nomzamo Myeni as third wife

Zulu King MisuZulu KaZwelithini welcomes Nomzamo Myeni as third wife

Zulu King MisuZulu KaZwelithini paid a 15-cattle dowry on 5 May 2024 for Jozini's Nomzamo Myeni, who joined the royal household as the King's third wife.

Thuli Madonsela: DA’s flag-burning Election campaign advert misses the mark

Thuli Madonsela: DA’s flag-burning Election campaign advert misses the mark

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was one of the many South African voices who bashed the DA's use of a burning SA flag in its Election campaign advert.

Jacob Zuma seeks recusal of constitutional court justices in candidacy battle

Jacob Zuma seeks recusal of constitutional court justices in candidacy battle

Jacob Zuma has requested that the apex judges who sentenced him recuse themselves from deciding whether he should be allowed to contest the General Election.

Usindiso fire survivors’ R4.2m makeshift homes raise concerns

Usindiso fire survivors’ R4.2m makeshift homes raise concerns

The City of Joburg allegedly forked over R4.2M to build about 300 shacks in Denver, Johannesburg; however, residents are complaining about the subpar structures.

NPA denies investigating Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa amid bribery allegations

NPA denies investigating Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa amid bribery allegations

The NPA’s Investigating Directorate has denied investigating Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa for corruption linked to revelations made in the State Capture report.

South Africans remain sceptical about Jacob Zuma’s attendance at ANC hearing

South Africans remain sceptical about Jacob Zuma’s attendance at ANC hearing

Many South Africans weren’t convinced that former ANC President Jacob Zuma would attend his disciplinary hearing at Luthuli House, Johannesburg, on 7 May 2024.

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