South Africa, Aug. 28 -- EWN Editor-in-Chief, Nisa Allie "Tshidi was the jewel in EWN's crown. She was a powerhouse. She was brave. She was the consummate professional, who worked tirelessly in pursuit of the truth. She led by example, mentoring and training many young political journalists. She formed a formidable politics team, which she was so proud of, and delivered one exclusive after the next, with absolute humility and professionalism.

She constantly raised the bar for herself, juggling reporting and her editor responsibilities, daily. Laughter and robust debate would always surround Tshidi.

Outside of her public persona, Tshidi was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Her no-holds-barred approach, seeped into every aspect o...