Families of missing journo Ndlovu and his partner call for speedy DNA process

JOHANNESBURG - The families of missing journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli are calling for the speedy DNA processing of human remains.

They've been waiting for the DNA results since last week, when police discovered the remains in thick bushes in Rust de Winter, in Limpopo, after a suspect in the case led them there. 

It's been more than 80 days since the couple went missing, with police making a breakthrough just this month, arresting five suspects who are facing charges of kidnapping and the possession of stolen property. 

Mdhluli's aunt, Florence Manana, said they have been told that there is a DNA testing backlog. 

"I don't know for how long the bodies have been there. And we don't know how even the remains are looking. We've been to this pain and uncertainty for a very long time," said Manana. 

She says they were hoping to get some certainty this week. 

"We were thinking that by now, because a DNA test has been done that, we are going to get the results today, we were expecting them on Tuesday", she added.

Meanwhile, delays have dragged the court matter processing to next week.

On Monday, two of the five accused Samuel Mogongwe and Lucky Sikhosana made another brief appearance at the KwaMhlanga Magistrates court.

They each face two charges of kidnapping. 

But proceedings ground to a halt for further investigation and a possible bail application. 

The court did however make a ruling, granting media access to record proceedings. 

Mdhluli's aunt Florence Mañana said all they want is to find and bury their loved ones.

"This is a very big case and almost now I think the whole world knows about it. And everyone is anxious they want to know what will be the results of everything," said Manana