The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on 24-year-old Thato David Madisha and Sello “Skhalo” Uoane to hand themselves over at their nearest police station in connection with the murder of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli.
On Thursday, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola confirmed that police found human remains believed to be of the couple at a site that was pointed out by one of the suspects arrested in connection with their disappearance.
POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN CASE OF MURDERED JOURNALIST AND PARTNER
In a statement, Capital Live SA 99.0 FM confirmed the deaths of its founder and journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli after weeks of uncertainty and hope.
The radio station said the couple’s remains were discovered on Thursday morning in the KwaMhlanga area in Mpumalanga, at an advanced stage of decomposition.
“Following a thorough investigation, the forensic team has positively identified both Ndlovu and Mdhluli and confirmed that they were brutally murdered and dumped in a veld. This senseless and cruel act has not only shaken us but left a void in the media community, in our hearts, and in the lives of everyone they touched,” the radio station said.
Regarding the two suspects, South African Police Service (SAPS) national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said police believe the pair may have played a role or have information on the alleged kidnapping and killing of the couple.
Mathe said while tracking teams are on the ground searching for the pair, the two suspects are also advised to voluntarily hand themselves over.
“Communities who may know their whereabouts or may have any information are advised to contact the investigating officer in this case, Lieutenant Colonel Maboko on 0720302794. Sello Uoane is currently out on parole for rape,” Mathe said.
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