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

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2 September 2025 | 17:07Colleagues, friends and loved ones gathered at Primedia's headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg in memory of associate editor for politics at Eyewitness News, Tshidi Madia.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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