Fearless South African Political Journalist Tshidi Madia Makes Country Proud
By Natalie Nyathi
On May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had a tense meeting about the treatment of farmers in South Africa. Journalist Tshidi Madia was there to cover the event and share important insights.
What started as a diplomatic talk quickly turned into a confrontation. Trump repeated his claims of “white genocide” and showed misleading videos about farm violence.
Trump presented a video featuring Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), using old protest images that did not accurately represent the situation.
Madia pointed out that official crime statistics showed only 12 out of nearly 10,000 murders from October to December 2024 were related to farm attacks, and most victims were Black.
Ramaphosa defended South Africa, highlighting that white delegates were present and that Malema’s views do not reflect the government’s stance. His calmness contrasted sharply with Trump’s aggressive tone.
Ramaphosa referenced Nelson Mandela’s message of unity to stress the importance of understanding during such divisive discussions.
The meeting also came after the U.S. granted asylum to 59 white South Africans, which Ramaphosa criticized, adding more tension to the talks.
Malema mocked the meeting on social media, complicating the situation further.
Tshidi Madia played a key role in this discussion, highlighting the need for accurate reporting. Her insights are vital for understanding how South Africa is viewed globally. As the country faces complex issues, journalists like Madia are essential in advocating for truth and clarity.
Below are some of the comments South Africans left on Facebook following Tshidi attending the meeting:
She refused to be bullied! Thank you Tshidi❤️🫶🔥@Smakeliso Adanna Ntokozo Ndlovu
She make so proud to be black@Sbusiso Sika-KhonzaphiDlamini
Wooow!! She stood her ground! These Americans think they run the show. They must meet Malema himself, they will regret for the rest of their short lives 😂😂😂😂🤞🤞🤞@chris slim Chris Mkhonto
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Her place is in the Revolution@Baba Rebecca Selomo
Thank you Sis Tshidi….wow@Ps Thys
Thank u sisi!@Carlo Martino Koopman
She held it down… that is why she is the EWN political editor@ Kabelo Bhakabhaka Maphike
I sulute you sis tshidi you made your Country proud 🙏🫡@Athi Coto
Sis Tshidi good work 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💕💕💕@Makgatho Faith Monica
Well done tshidi you must be in parliament@Obed Phasha
Wow!! Wow!! Well done Tshidi. America has always thought they were the best. Trump must start cleaning up Harlem, Mississippi, racism at its best. Besides they funded apartheid. Pity ANC led government took a short left thieved this country to a zero balance.@Noma Matlala
This woman of the soil put the white idiot in his rightful place@Siphelo Anorld Nyebevu Nxuba
Thank you Tshidy if they didn’t hear you, I rest my case they’ll never do.@ Moipone Mama Tsebo
