{"id":26357,"date":"2025-09-01T12:18:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26357"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:55:50","slug":"tshidi-madia-memorial-burial-arrangements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/tshidi-madia-memorial-burial-arrangements\/","title":{"rendered":"Acclaimed Journalist Tshidi Madia \u2013 Memorial and Burial Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#remembering-tshidi-madia-a-respected-media-voice\" data-level=\"2\">Remembering Tshidi Madia, A Respected Media Voice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-life-dedicated-to-journalism\" data-level=\"2\">A Life Dedicated to Journalism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#career-highlights-and-global-impact\" data-level=\"2\">Career Highlights and Global Impact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#memorial-service-to-honour-her-legacy\" data-level=\"2\">Memorial Service to Honour Her Legacy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-funeral-a-final-farewell-in-germiston\" data-level=\"2\">The Funeral: A Final Farewell in Germiston<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dress-code-bold-and-colourful-attire\" data-level=\"2\">Dress Code: Bold and Colourful Attire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#tributes-from-leaders-and-media-colleagues\" data-level=\"2\">Tributes from Leaders and Media Colleagues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-attend-or-show-support\" data-level=\"2\">How to Attend or Show Support<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-the-memorial-and-funeral-represent\" data-level=\"2\">What the Memorial and Funeral Represent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-lasting-light-in-south-african-media\" data-level=\"2\">A Lasting Light in South African Media<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remembering-tshidi-madia-a-respected-media-voice\">Remembering Tshidi Madia, A Respected Media Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Matshidiso &#8220;Tshidi&#8221; Madia, Eyewitness News (EWN) Associate Editor for Politics, passed away on 27 August 2025, at age 42 after a short illness. Her sudden departure leaves a great loss in South African journalism and among her many admirers. Tshidi was known for her fearless political reporting, mentorship, and commitment to truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/tribute-to-journalist-tshidi-madia\/\">Tribute to Renowned Journalist Tshidi Madia: A Powerful Voice in South African Politics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2628048161\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-life-dedicated-to-journalism\">A Life Dedicated to Journalism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Born on 23 August 1983 in Johannesburg, Tshidi earned a BA in Communications from the University of Johannesburg in 2008, specialising in journalism and politics. She started at Primedia\u2019s EWN traffic desk before joining Power FM and News24. She later returned to EWN as Associate Editor: Politics in 2022. Tshidi also hosted the popular podcast <em>Politricking with Tshidi Madia<\/em>, known for incisive political interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"career-highlights-and-global-impact\">Career Highlights and Global Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tshidi was the only journalist to secure a one-on-one interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa before the 2024 elections. She pursued exclusive interviews with former President Jacob Zuma at Nkandla. In 2025, she reported from the Oval Office during a meeting between Presidents Trump and Ramaphosa. Renowned for her clarity and poise, she consistently challenged false narratives with authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-706416164\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"memorial-service-to-honour-her-legacy\">Memorial Service to Honour Her Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at the Primedia offices, 15 Fredman Drive, Sandton, Gauteng. Doors open at 11:30 AM for a 12:00 PM start. Attendees are kindly asked to RSVP to Nokubonga Hlatshwayo (073 086 2241). This service offers an opportunity for colleagues and friends to share memories and celebrate Tshidi&#8217;s vibrant spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756719703-646x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756719703-646x1024.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756719703-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756719703.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-funeral-a-final-farewell-in-germiston\">The Funeral: A Final Farewell in Germiston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tshidi\u2019s funeral will take place on Thursday, 4 September 2025, at 8:00 AM at San Salvador Catholic Church, 182 Hartebeest Avenue, Leondale, Germiston, 1401. Enquiries can be made through Reabetjoe Mokoko (071 459 2783). This solemn event will bring together family, community, journalists, and the public to honour her life and legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2651156745\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dress-code-bold-and-colourful-attire\">Dress Code: Bold and Colourful Attire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Organisers encourage mourners to wear bold and colourful clothing at both events as a tribute to Tshidi\u2019s love for vibrant colours, which reflected her joyful personality and courageous spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tributes-from-leaders-and-media-colleagues\">Tributes from Leaders and Media Colleagues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa honoured Tshidi as a beloved journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/journalist-tshidi-madia-to-be-buried-on-thursday-in-germiston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">driven by love<\/a> for her country and <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/2025\/08\/28\/tributes-pour-in-for-political-journalist-tshidi-madia\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hope for a better<\/a> South Africa. Deputy President Paul Mashatile called her the \u201cdarling of the media,\u201d praising her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/law-order\/3606606-deputy-president-mashatile-pays-tribute-to-late-journalist-tshidi-madia?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professionalism<\/a> and warmth. The South African National Editors\u2019 Forum (SANEF) lauded her mentorship and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/southafrica\/news\/her-legacy-will-remain-renowned-broadcast-journalist-tshidi-madia-dies-at-42-20250827-0982?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legacy<\/a>. Many remember her fierce loyalty and commitment to journalistic integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3075064274\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-attend-or-show-support\">How to Attend or Show Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memorial:<\/strong> Tuesday, 2 September, 12 PM, Primedia offices, Sandton. RSVP to Nokubonga Hlatshwayo (073 086 2241).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funeral:<\/strong> Thursday, 4 September, 8 AM, San Salvador Catholic Church, Germiston. Enquiries to Reabetjoe Mokoko (071 459 2783).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold, colourful dress code to honour Tshidi\u2019s vibrant spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-memorial-and-funeral-represent\">What the Memorial and Funeral Represent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These gatherings unify many in mourning while celebrating Tshidi\u2019s contributions to journalism. They represent a collective promise to uphold her values: truth, courage, fairness, and mentoring others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1939157357\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-lasting-light-in-south-african-media\">A Lasting Light in South African Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the heartfelt stories and colourful gatherings, Tshidi Madia\u2019s spirit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devdiscourse.com\/article\/law-order\/3606606-deputy-president-mashatile-pays-tribute-to-late-journalist-tshidi-madia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">continues<\/a> to inspire courage and hope in journalism and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warmly informs about the memorial and funeral of journalist Tshidi Madia (1983\u20132025), celebrated for fearless political reporting, mentorship, and vibrant spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":26376,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Warmly informs about the memorial and funeral of journalist Tshidi Madia (1983\u20132025), celebrated for fearless political reporting, mentorship, and vibrant spirit.","footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[10402,4321,2204,7320],"class_list":{"0":"post-26357","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-broadcast-journalist","9":"tag-funeral","10":"tag-funeral-arrangements","11":"tag-political-legacy"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26357"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26377,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26357\/revisions\/26377"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}