5 to stand trial in Middelburg High Court over slain journalist
The murder and kidnapping case was transferred from the KwaMhlanga Regional Court after the state formally served the indictment on the accused.
The Middelburg High Court will hear the trial of five men accused of murdering journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdluli from October 4 to 15 next year.
The case was transferred to the high court by the KwaMhlanga Regional Court after the state formally served the indictment on the accused.
Father Samuel Mogowe (40), Lucky Micheal Skosana (40), Sello Edward Uone (44), Thatho David Madisha (24) and Thabang Isaac Hlophe (30) face two counts of murder, two counts of kidnapping and robbery.
NPA Mpumalanga spokesperson Monica Nyuswa confirmed the details following the court transfer.
Discovered in Rust de Winter
Nyuswa said that it is alleged that Ndlovu and Mdluli were reported missing in February 2025.
“Following extensive investigations, the remains of the two victims were discovered approximately three months later in Rust de Winter, near the Limpopo-Gauteng border, leading to the arrest of the accused,” she said.
“The matter has now been enrolled for trial in the Middelburg High Court, where the State will present its case against the accused. All accused have been in custody since their arrest in May last year.”
