Colleagues say a decomposed body of a South African journalist, colleagues say

The bodies of the journalist and his partner were found in South Africa in the advanced decomposition stage, more than two months after the disappearance of the missing, local media groups said.

Police said they found human remains, but DNA -testing still needed to confirm that they were the radio -junkist Sibusis Asser NDLOV and his partner.

In a joint statement, two media groups said the police had reached a breakthrough after the arrest of five suspects.

The couple were killed, and their bodies were thrown into the bush in the northern Limpopo province, and they said, adding that death left them in shock and disbelief.

The suspects were reportedly arrested by stolen furniture, appliances and parts of a car that had been reported missing on February 18.

NDLOVU was the founder of the local Capital Live radio station in South Africa Pretaria.

The African Media and Communicians Forum (AMCF) and the National Press Club (NPC) have stated that the judicial team has already determined the remains as a couple.

“I am very sad. We hoped that despite the number of days when the couple disappeared, they would still be found alive. Our deep condolences are coming to the families of our brother and sister,” said AMCF chairman Ilya Mlanga.

South Africa has one of the highest levels of crime in the world and many people live in fear.

Official data showed that 26 232 killings It took place in 2024, an average of 72 a day.