KwaMhlanga – The South African Police Service (SAPS) is calling on Sello “Skhalo” Uoane and Thato David Madisha to hand themselves over at the nearest police station.
Sello Uoane, who was serving a sentence for rape, is out of prison on parole.
“The two are wanted suspects in the case of the murdered journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli,” SAPS national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said on Saturday, (10 May 2025).
Aserie and Mdhluli went missing on 28 February 2025.
After months of searching for the missing couple, their bodies were found in an advanced stage of decomposition in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the morning on Thursday, (8 May 2025).
The spot where the remains were found had been pointed out by one of the suspects already arrested in connection with the murders.
“Police believe the pair may have played a role or have information on the alleged kidnapping and killing of the couple,” said Brigadier Mathe
“While tracking teams are on the ground searching for the pair, the two suspects are also advised to voluntarily hand themselves over.”
Communities or persons who may know the whereabouts of Thato David Madisha and Sello “Skhalo” Uoane, or may have any information, are advised to contact the investigating officer in this case, Lieutenant Colonel Maboko, on 0720302794.
