IN PICS: Colleagues & friends honour Tshidi Madia at emotional memorial service

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2 September 2025 | 17:07

Colleagues, friends and loved ones gathered at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg in memory of associate editor for politics at Eyewitness News, Tshidi Madia.

IN PICS: Colleagues & friends honour Tshidi Madia at emotional memorial service

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

JOHANNESBURG - Colleagues, friends and loved ones gathered at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg, in memory of EWN's associate editor for politics, Tshidi Madia.

Madia passed away in hospital on 27 August following a short illness.

She was remembered on Tuesday as part of the rhythm of the office, the voice of reason in the chaos and a steady presence when things got tough.

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

The Greenside High choir shared a legacy tribute in honour of Tshidi Madia during the memorial service for her at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

The Greenside High choir shared a legacy tribute in honour of Tshidi Madia during the memorial service for her at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Primedia's chief content officer, Mzoxolo Jojwana, at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Primedia's chief content officer, Mzoxolo Jojwana, at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

A tearful Clement Manyathela at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

A tearful Clement Manyathela at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues, friends and loved ones at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues, friends and loved ones at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Family members Molema Mampa (left) and Reabetjoe Mokoko (right) honoured Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Family members Molema Mampa (left) and Reabetjoe Mokoko (right) honoured Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Former EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase (left) and current EWN Editor-in-Chief Nisa Allie (right) at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Former EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase (left) and current EWN Editor-in-Chief Nisa Allie (right) at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Vacks Phupheli, a friend of Tshidi Madia, pays tribute to her at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Vacks Phupheli, a friend of Tshidi Madia, pays tribute to her at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

An image of late EWN Associate Politics Editor, Tshidi Madia, at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

COSATU president Zingiswa Losi attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

COSATU president Zingiswa Losi attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

UDM leader and Deputy Defene Minister Bantu Holomisa (in grey tie) attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

UDM leader and Deputy Defene Minister Bantu Holomisa (in grey tie) attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Programme director, Clement Manyathela, watches a video of Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Programme director, Clement Manyathela, watches a video of Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Doctor Xhakaza attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Veteran journalist, JJ Tabane, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Veteran journalist, JJ Tabane, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

EFF national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

EFF national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues pay tribute to Tshidi Madia at her memorial service at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues, friends and loved ones at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Colleagues, friends and loved ones at the memorial service for Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Sbu Ngalwa, former EWN Editor-in-Chief, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Sbu Ngalwa, former EWN Editor-in-Chief, attended the memorial service in honour of Tshidi Madia at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Former EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase says a few words in honour of Tshidi Madia at her memorial service held at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Former EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase says a few words in honour of Tshidi Madia at her memorial service held at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Tshidi Madia's colleagues at her memorial service held at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

Tshidi Madia's colleagues at her memorial service held at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg on 2 September. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini & Katlego Jiyane/EWN

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