4 people arrested in connection with disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner
The couple vanished last week and police were initially investigating a case of missing people. They've now changed it to a case of car hijacking and kidnapping.
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JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested four people in connection with the disappearance of journalist, Aserie Ndlovu, and his partner.
The couple vanished last week and police were initially investigating a case of missing people.
They've now changed it to a case of car hijacking and kidnapping.
BREAKING: Police have arrested 4 people in connection with the disappearance of journalist Aserie Ndlovu & his partner. The case has been upgraded to kidnapping & hijacking. One suspect appears in the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Search efforts continue. @MongeziKoko pic.twitter.com/HG85wSCb55
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 5, 2025
The first suspect arrested is believed to be the last person seen with the missing pair.
Three others were found in possession of parts of a vehicle linked to Ndlovu.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe: "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 also been seized. The SAPS has since changed the missing persons case to a kidnapping and car hijacking case."
One suspect will appear in the Mamelodi Magistrates Court on Tuesday, with the others due in KwaMhlanga later this week.