Sanef is saddened by the news of the discovery of the bodies that may be of Aserie Ndlovu and his partner
09 May 2025
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) is deeply saddened to learn of the discovery of the bodies believed to be those of Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.
The two have been missing since February this year. Although DNA confirmation is still pending, the South African Police Service (SAPS) believes that the discovered corpses are those of the missing couple.
Sanef extends its condolences to the Ndlovu and Mdhluli families and hopes that justice will be served, bringing closure to both families.
Ndlovu played a pivotal role in community media and was a well-known journalist who managed Capital Live FM in Mamelodi, east of Tshwane. He was also an active member of the National Press Club, a stakeholder organisation that collaborates closely with Sanef.
Sanef continues to condemn violent crime in all its forms across South Africa. In July 2023, the media fraternity mourned the brutal killing of Independent Media’s Bongani Mbatha in KwaZulu-Natal – a case that remains unresolved by the police. Another journalist killed in KZN in 2023 was veteran newsman Jeffrey Zikhali, who was shot and thrown out of his vehicle.
Note to Editors:
The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) is a non-profit organisation whose members are editors, senior journalists, and journalism trainers from all areas of South African media. We are committed to championing South Africa’s hard-won freedom of expression and promoting quality, ethics, and diversity in the South African media. We promote excellence in journalism by fighting for media freedom, writing policy submissions, research, and education and training programmes. SANEF is not a union.
For more information, please contact:
Makhudu Sefara – Chairperson (079) 177-2134
Tshamano Makhadi – Deputy Chairperson (082) 223-0621
Dr. Glenda Daniels – Secretary-General (083) 229-9708
Sbu Ngalwa – Treasurer-General (073) 404-1415
Sli Khanyile – Media Freedom Chair (083) 471-0367
Katy Katopodis – Wellness and Safety Chair (082) 805-7022
Judy Sandison – KZN Convenor (082) 571-3334
Rochelle De Kock – Eastern Cape Convenor (072) 969-8028
Sisanda Nkoala – Western Cape Convenor (073) 138 5564
Reggy Moalusi – Executive Director (071) 682-3695
Twitter: @SAEditorsForum
Website: www.sanef.org.za
