US EditionDNA Confirms Identity of Murdered Journalist Aserie Ndlovu and Partner
- The South African Police Service confirmed that human remains found in Limpopo belong to missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli, identified through DNA analysis.
- Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the case and are appearing before the KwaMhlanga Magistrate's court on various charges, including kidnapping and house robbery.
- The families of Ndlovu and Mdhluli were notified by the police about the DNA match, allowing them to begin plans for funerals after a long wait for results.
- The African Media and Communicators Forum welcomed the developments, stating it brings families closer to closure.
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DNA results confirm the murder of Pretoria journalist
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the remains found in Rust De Winter, last month, are of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner. Ndlovu and his girlfriend went missing on 18 February 2025. The bodies analysed for DNA were discovered by SAPS on 8 May 2025. “The SAPS can now confirm that a DNA analysis has been concluded and has positively linked the remains to that of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli,” said national pol…
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DNA Confirms Remains of Pretoria Journalist and Partner
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA– Police have confirmed that remains found in Rust De Winter in May belong to missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli, ending months of anguish for their families. The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday said DNA analysis positively identified the bodies as those of the Pretoria couple, who went missing on 18 February 2025. The remains were discovered on 8 May during a police operation i…
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