David was involved in a remarkably wide range of media activities, including as a reporter, sub-editor and media trainer in the Benoni City Times, Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Tribune, Sunday Post, Sunday Express, City Press and other mainstream newspapers
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of David Niddrie, who was a ministerial envoy responsible for advising the Minister on the National Skills Development policies and strategy.