Early May 2019, the Modjadji family lost one of it’s greatest assests. A vibrant, extraordinary individual who was always the light of the day, well spoken and humorous person, whose laugh you could recognise anywhere.
On the 24 September 2022, the Modjadji family gathered and celebrated the life and times of this amazing man. The commemoration included his late uncle’s unveiling as well, Sonti Modjadji, who passed on December 2021. One family member, Masutane Modjadji, mentioned how Mr Modjadji inspired her to become a journalist as well. “He holds the record of being first journalist in the village”- said a family member during the unveiling ceremony. Ngwako has been a political journalist since the start of his career and has been recognised for his hardwork by his last employers, City Press. The commemoration was honoured by the villagers who knew and celebrated with him, his former colleagues and family & friends.
“I will always remember him as a supportive brother whom we could open up to in times of trouble and laughter as well.”, shared Thobia Modjadji, one of his siblings amongst four. He lived a life worth living. A joyful day it turned out to be as family and friends gathered to honor the son of the soil, Ngwako Simon Modjadji.
Sadly, in 2024 towards the end of the year, Thobia Selaelo Modjadji passed away. We bid farewell to the Modjadji siblings…