Press Releases
September 3, 2025
The Cape Town Press Club celebrates the life of Tshidi Madia—South African journalist and political correspondent who reported from the Oval Office and inspired with her fearless storytelling.
The Cape Town Press Club pays tribute to Tshidi Madia
The Cape Town Press Club mourns the passing of Tshidi Madia.
In recent months, Tshidi reported from the Oval Office in Washington, covering a meeting between President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Tshidi made sense of and guided us through the South African political narrative. She was known for her ability to ask tough questions while maintaining a professional and respectful approach.