"I Just Wish You Could Have Told Me Goodbye": Robert Marawa Mourns Tshidi Madia

• Robert Marawa remembered late journalist Tshidi Madia with heartfelt words and a touching clip shared online
• South Africans reacted to Madia’s untimely death after a short illness, expressing shock and grief on social media
• Madia’s passing follows the recent death of sports presenter Phumlani Msibi, marking a difficult year for South African media

The world of media in South Africa continues to mourn the untimely passing of journalist giant Tshidi Madia, who died on Wednesday, 27 August, after a short illness.

Sports broadcaster and colleague Robert Marawa, who worked under the same Primedia group, has remembered Madia in the most touching way.

Marawa, who hosts the famous Marawa Sports Worldwide on 947, a radio station affiliated with EWN where Madia was Associate Editor for Politics, posted a clip of a moment between him and the late journalist on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, captioning it emotionally:

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"🕊 It's those playful moments with the most extraordinary people who help shape our thinking and general discourse in life. This was just a few weeks ago that u barged in demanding ur cap 'HEAD GIRL.' I just wish u could have told me that u actually popped in to say goodbye.....Your brilliance remains with us. 😇 #RIPTshidiMadia 🙏🏽💔🙏🏽🕊"

Watch the emotional clip below:

How did South Africans react online?

Marawa’s touching words moved many netizens online, who are still coming to terms with Madia’s passing, which came as a shock to many South Africans.

Responses on social media included:

@PitsoRonnie:

"I convey my heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of Matshidiso Madia. May her soul RIP 🕊💔. So in her honour, I suggest/request @ewnupdates @ewnreporter change the term MEDIA on their platforms and website to (MADIA) #RIPTshidiMadia."

@dmotloung:

"The good ones don’t stay for too long… they leave while we’re still enjoying them. Tshidi Madia was special ❤️."

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@TheDukeofOndini:

"What a girl. What a personality."

@Squirrel1980021:

"Very, very sad when young people leave us… RIP dear."

@PennyLebyane:

"It’s too much, too soon."

@SalimoAnne:

"MHSRIP 🙏"

@D_Molatoli:

"This is so beautiful, Rob. One thing about you and David Mashabela is how blessed you are to capture and record the history and memories of iconic people. 🙏🏽 This one must be more special because it was spontaneous. Rest well, Tshidi. ❤️"

@stonezn:

"This makes me emotional, man. Life is really unpredictable. Only God knows when our journeys will end. 😢"

@nikelo_m:

"The last time I shed tears for someone I didn’t know like this was for XG and Eubie. Damn, this girl 😭💔."

@mr_Tebsza:

"True what they say: 'If you don’t think photos are important, wait until they’re all you have left.' Very sad to lose such a brilliant journalist and a great individual 💔💔."

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Madia’s death comes just months after the sports broadcasting world lost iconic Supersport TV presenter Phumlani Msibi, who passed away at the age of 57.

Tendai Ndoro laid to rest

Briefly News previously reported that former Warriors, Chicken Inn, and Orlando Pirates striker Tendai Ndoro was laid to rest on Sunday, 25 August, with scores of mourners gathering to pay their last respects.

His remains were first taken to the Bulawayo Amphitheatre, then to Barbourfields Stadium, the city’s football home, followed by a visit to Emagumeni, before finally being buried at West Park Cemetery.

Source: Briefly News