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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VBS Mutual Bank scandal: Tshifhiwa Matodzi sentenced to 15 years behind bars

VBS Mutual Bank scandal: Tshifhiwa Matodzi sentenced to 15 years behind bars

4 months ago

Eshowe veld fire claims life, devastates 80 homes in KZN

Eshowe veld fire claims life, devastates 80 homes in KZN

4 months ago

Gauteng police arrest suspect in missing Water and Sanitation Department official’s case

Gauteng police arrest suspect in missing Water and Sanitation Department officia...

4 months ago

South Africans demand action on illegal immigrants after counterfeit money bust

South Africans demand action on illegal immigrants after counterfeit money bust

4 months ago

South Africans reflect on elephant tragedy at Pilanesberg National Park

South Africans reflect on elephant tragedy at Pilanesberg National Park

4 months ago

KZN police caution public following discovery of homemade explosives

KZN police caution public following discovery of homemade explosives

4 months ago

Ireland requires visas for South Africans: Impact and reactions

Ireland requires visas for South Africans: Impact and reactions

Many netizens have blamed the alleged corruption at the Home Affairs Department for Ireland’s decision to scrap visa-free entry for South Africans.

Western Cape on high alert: Cold front expected to bring downpour and snowfall

Western Cape on high alert: Cold front expected to bring downpour and snowfall

Western Cape residents must brace themselves for another cold front to hit the province on 9 July 2024, bringing heavy downpours, snowfall, and freezing conditions.

East London’s faux healers: R3 Million scam ends in conviction

East London’s faux healers: R3 Million scam ends in conviction

Kiseka Rashid (46) and Tony Lubenga (34), who posed as traditional healers to scam a client out of R3 million, have each begun serving their 10-year sentence.

KZN weather update: High alert as strong winds threaten communities

KZN weather update: High alert as strong winds threaten communities

KwaZulu-Natal’s disaster management teams were on high alert following a weather forecast warning the province of strong winds that could damage infrastructure.

Mpumalanga man accused of repeatedly raping elderly women faces court

Mpumalanga man accused of repeatedly raping elderly women faces court

A 25-year-old Mpumalanga man, who was previously charged with the rape of an 82-year-old woman, is expected to appear in court for the alleged rape of a 77-year-old.

Limpopo salon owner fatally shot: Police scramble to solve mystery

Limpopo salon owner fatally shot: Police scramble to solve mystery

Limpopo police were on the prowl for two men who shot and killed a 49-year-old man while he was at a salon in Moletlane, Limpopo, on 6 July 2024.

Johannesburg residents warned of frosty conditions: Safety first!

Johannesburg residents warned of frosty conditions: Safety first!

Jo’burg residents were advised to be extra careful when using heating devices to stay warm. Johannesburg EMS said firefighters would remain on high alert.

Mpumalanga tragedy: Newborn baby's body found at Mjejane dumping ground

Mpumalanga tragedy: Newborn baby's body found at Mjejane dumping ground

A community was left distraught after the body of a newborn baby was discovered at a dumping site in Mjejane near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga on 7 July 2024.

Western Cape flood crisis: 4,000 displaced, 1,000 homes decimated

Western Cape flood crisis: 4,000 displaced, 1,000 homes decimated

More than 4,000 people were left homeless, and about 1,000 homes were destroyed by flooding after heavy rains continued to batter the Western Cape.

Zingisa Chirwa