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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SANDF probes tragic deaths of four soldiers at Orkney Mine site

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Mpumalanga police seize R3 million counterfeit cash from Ugandan group

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Limpopo schools hit by burglaries: Police Commissioner responds

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Mpumalanga's new initiative: 1,200 Crime Prevention Wardens to boost safety

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Three killed in fiery N17 collision: Investigation ongoing

Three people were burnt beyond recognition in a head-on collision between a taxi and a delivery vehicle on the N17 between Trichardt and Bethal in Mpumalanga.

North West crackdown: Cases filed against bogus initiation school leaders

Authorities have opened cases against some of the principals at the 17 North West initiation schools that were shut down after officials found irregularities.

Pienaar child deaths: Teen arrested, court appearance pending

The SAPS in Mpumalanga said the teenager believed to be involved in the death of two children in Pienaar, near Mbombela, will appear in court after he has recovered.

Teen charged with assaulting grandmother under suicide watch at Pollsmoor Prison

The Western Cape 19-year-old who was caught on video allegedly assaulting his 82-year-old grandmother at their home was placed under suicide watch.

Western Cape police seek public help in finding missing teen, Amile Gibiseza

The Western Cape police are searching for 19-year-old Amile Gibiseza, a Jonga High School learner, who went missing from Thembalethu in George on 26 June 2024.

Gauteng nurse denies murder plot in R6 Million insurance fraud case

The bail hearing of the Gauteng nurse, Sithembile Xulu, accused of plotting the murder of her domestic worker for a R6 million insurance payout, has adjourned.

Bonisiwe Mabuza murder: Community calls for harsh punishment

The KaNyamazane Periodical Court has postponed the case against three people linked to the kidnapping and murder of Bonisiwe Mabuza to 14 August 2024.

SAPS task team hunts members of Johannesburg kidnapping syndicate

Police are on the prowl for the accomplices of a 39-year-old man believed to be part of a syndicate allegedly involved in at least four abductions in Johannesburg.

Matsulu lion sighting: Authorities warn residents not to approach

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency has cautioned communities not to approach or attempt to kill the lion spotted in the Mastulu area near Mbombela.

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