Renowned journalist dies at 42

The death of renowned Eyewitness News political editor Tshidi Madia is not only a loss to her family, employer and colleagues, but to the entire media industry, which has lost a talented journalist and broadcaster.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

According to her family, the journalist died in hospital on Wednesday after a brief illness.

Madia, 42, was passionate about her job. After being promoted from senior political reporter to political editor, she chose not to stay in the office managing from a comfortable position.

She preferred to be out in the field, like other journalists.