US EditionTribute to Tshidi Madia: EWN Political Journalist Dies at 42
Tshidi Madia was a respected political editor known for fearless reporting and mentorship, shaping South African political discourse and inspiring journalists, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Matshidiso `Tshidi` Madia died after a short illness, her family confirmed; she was political editor at radio station 702 and aged 42.
- Madia's career began at Primedia Broadcasting, progressing from EWN's traffic desk through Power 98.7 and News24 before returning as EWN's associate editor: politics, while hosting Politricking with Tshidi Madia and studying communications at the University of Johannesburg.
- Known for tenacious reporting, Madia secured a rare one-on-one with President Cyril Ramaphosa before the 2024 elections and challenged false narratives globally, including rebutting the false claim of "white genocide".
- Tributes poured in from political parties and media organisations, with the African National Congress , South African National Editors' Forum , President Ramaphosa, and EWN leaders praising Madia as a 'powerhouse' and respected journalist.
- Her absence creates a gap in the country's political journalism, with colleagues and GCIS/SANEF emphasizing her mentorship of young journalists and Primedia Group CEO Jonathan Procter calling her a rare force inspiring future reporters.
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South Africa: Communications Committee Chairperson Extends Condolences to Tshidi Family
Press Release - Parliament, Wednesday, 27 August 2025 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, has noted with profound sadness the passing of political journalist and associate editor at EWN Ms Tshidi Madia.
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