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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong visits the family of late journalist Aserie Ndlovu in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga on May 9, 2025.
Police have confirmed through DNA tests that the bodies of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli have been found.
The pair was last seen in Mamelodi, Pretoria, in February.
Police recovered their remains in Rust de Winter, in Limpopo.
DNA tests on the bodies came back as positive matches.
Seven suspects have appeared in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga.
National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says investigations are continuing.
Mathe says, “The SAPS (South African Police Service) can now confirm that a DNA analysis has been concluded and has positively linked the remains to that of Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Mdhluli. The human remains were analysed and matched with the reference sample of the biological relatives of the deceased. A positive DNA match thus confirms that the discovered remains are that of the missing couple. The SAPS has already notified both families and is pleased to have assisted to provide closure to both families.”
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