A Pretoria-based journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu, who was reported missing on February 18, 2025 together with his partner, Zodwa Mdhuli.
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Police have launched a search operation for missing Pretoria-based journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhuli.
Ndlovu, a journalist and founder of an online radio Capital Live SA 99.0 FM, was last seen leaving his workplace at Denlyn Mall in Mamelodi. The two were reported missing on February 18.
Ndlovu was wearing blue jeans, a blue and white long-sleeve shirt, and Nike sneakers.
The National Press Club, of which Aserie Ndlovu was a committee member, held a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, where his distraught family members made an emotional appeal to the public for assistance in locating him and his partner.
Speaking on behalf of the family, musician Vusi Mahlasela said: “Umphakathi (the community) should pray for them that they come back home safe. We are so heartbroken but we need to accommodate the positiveness in us. We are asking for help from every corner of this world and of course the prayers.”
He said both families are placing their trust in the police to locate the missing pair, and are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation into their disappearance.
“My last encounter with Sibusiso was at my birthday party when I was turning 60. He was very happy and his wife was also there at my place. We also had Mama Yvonne Chakachaka who came and performed,” Mahlasela said.
Abie Modise, a committee member of the National Press Club, offered words of comfort to the family, acknowledging the immense difficulty they are facing.
“It is not even an easy space to be in but we would like to guarantee you of our support as we walk this journey with yourselves and as we call upon members of the media and all South Africans in general to ensure that we locate Aserie and we also find the wife as well,” he said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said: “The police are searching for Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu who was reported missing in Mamelodi. He was last seen leaving his workplace on February 18, 2025 at approximately 6pm."
Police have urged anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to contact Sergeant Lekganyane on 082 768 6433 or the nearest police station.
Cape Times
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