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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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visits family of late DJ Mashata

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visits family of late DJ Mashata

7 months ago

ANC’s KZN Secretary angers MK supporters by accusing Jacob Zuma of handing SA to the Guptas

ANC’s KZN Secretary angers MK supporters by accusing Jacob Zuma of handing SA to...

7 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal M4 taxi crash leaves 4 dead and 9 injured

KwaZulu-Natal M4 taxi crash leaves 4 dead and 9 injured

7 months ago

Ex-SANDF General facing R2.2m fraud charges is out on bail

Ex-SANDF General facing R2.2m fraud charges is out on bail

7 months ago

Mpumalanga communities accuse SAPS of being part of cross-border car smuggling syndicates

Mpumalanga communities accuse SAPS of being part of cross-border car smuggling s...

7 months ago

EFF’s Julius Malema accuses the PA’s Gayton McKenzie of attempting to take over the drug trade

EFF’s Julius Malema accuses the PA’s Gayton McKenzie of attempting to take over...

7 months ago

Sandton’s Nicolway Shopping Centre officially renamed Winifred Mandela Precinct: Netizens not sold

Sandton’s Nicolway Shopping Centre officially renamed Winifred Mandela Precinct: Netizens not sold

The Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston, Sandton, has officially rebranded as Winifred Mandela Precinct, and the new signage was unveiled on 19 April 2024.

Luke Fleurs’ alleged killers remain behind bars pending their bail application

Luke Fleurs’ alleged killers remain behind bars pending their bail application

The Roodepoort Magistrate's Court postponed the bail application of the six men linked to the hijacking and murder of Kaizer Chiefs’ soccer star, Luke Fleurs.

Angie Motshekga issues order permitting schools to hire temps to alleviate 31,000 teacher shortage

Angie Motshekga issues order permitting schools to hire temps to alleviate 31,000 teacher shortage

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said her department had issued an order allowing schools to appoint temporary teachers to address staff shortages.

South Africa awaits proof behind UK’s terror attack warning

South Africa awaits proof behind UK’s terror attack warning

Th government was still waiting for proof behind the UK's terror attack warning. The UK embassy warned British citizens in SA to avoid densely populated areas.

KZN South Coast storm aftermath: Footage of the harrowing water damage in Margate

KZN South Coast storm aftermath: Footage of the harrowing water damage in Margate

A video depicting the devastation left behind by the recent rains in KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast region is making the rounds on social media platforms.

KZN South Coast community rallies for massive Margate clean up following devastating floods

KZN South Coast community rallies for massive Margate clean up following devastating floods

Community members and Tidy Town volunteers have come together to clean up Margate Beach on the South Coast in KwaZulu-Natal following the devastating storm.

EFF dominates Ekurhuleni’s 10-member Mayoral Committee

EFF dominates Ekurhuleni’s 10-member Mayoral Committee

Newly elected Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza revealed five EFF members in his 10-member mayoral committee in a move described as a show of commitment.

Jacob Zuma replaces Jabulani Khumalo as the face of the MK Party on the ballot

Jacob Zuma replaces Jabulani Khumalo as the face of the MK Party on the ballot

The IEC's Masego Sheburi confirmed that Jacob Zuma would replace Jabulani Khumalo on the ballot to reflect the changes in the MK Party's leadership.

Jo’burg’s Usindiso Building inferno survivors deported

Jo’burg’s Usindiso Building inferno survivors deported

Thirty-two survivors of the Usindiso building inferno were deported. The group was held at the Lindela Repatriation Centre for months before being deported.

Zingisa Chirwa