Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the case of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli, who went missing in February 2025.
FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN MISSING JOURNALIST CASE
A multidisciplinary team involving crime and counterintelligence, cybercrime unit, organised crime detectives, serious and violent crimes detectives, SAPS Airwing and SAPS drone pilots led to the successful apprehension of the suspects.
According to a SAPS statement, the first suspect was the last to be in the company of the missing lovebirds.
The three other suspects were found with different vehicle parts believed to be that of the missing journalist.
“One of those arrested is said to be a mechanic who builds and fixes cars in the KwaMhlanga area.”
“Two VW Citi Golfs that were found in possession of the suspects have been seized,” said SAPS.
SAPS has changed the missing persons case to a kidnapping and car hijacking case.
Additional charges such as house robbery and being in possession of stolen property, will possibly be added.
One suspect will appear before the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 06 May 2025 while three other suspects will appear later in the week at the KwaMahlanga Magistrates Court.
The police are still searching for the missing couple.
SAPS REUNITES MORE THAN 17 000 MISSING PERSONS WITH THEIR FAMILIES
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reunited more than 17 000 missing persons with their families since the start of 2020.
A total of 17 968 people were reported missing, including 15 005 adults reported missing, 2963 are children under 18 years of age, with 1919 being female, and 967 male children.
An additional 3099 bodies were recovered from rivers and dams.
“The teams also assisted in rescue efforts of 2577 persons from water sources,” mentioned SAPS.
SAPS encouraged families who suspect a loved one may be missing to report to their nearest police station, accompanied by the latest picture of the missing person and a description of what they were wearing and where they were last seen
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