63 days gone: Radio star and lover still missing!

TODAY marks 63 harrowing days since the disappearance of community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu.

His partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli also vanished without a trace.

The couple was last seen on 18 February, and their disappearance has sparked a massive search effort, with the police and community members rallying together to find them.

A special prayer session was recently held outside Denlyn Mall next to Capital Live studio in Mamelodi, Tshwane.

Friends, family, and community members came together to pray for Sibusiso and Zodwa's safe return.

The prayer session was a beacon of hope for the family, who are struggling to cope with the uncertainty of their loved ones' disappearance.

"It has been hard, and we've been struggling to cope, especially the kids, and hope they come back alive," said Lillian Mokgala, Zodwa's sister.

Sibusiso's brother also raised his concern.

"As the Ndlovu and Mdluli families, we are desperately seeking the public's help to locate our missing loved ones, Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu and Zodwa Precious Mdhluli. We are devastated and worried. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and help us bring them home safely."

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The National Press Club's Antoinette Slabbert interim chairwoman said Sibusiso is a member of the executive committee and has expressed deep concern over his disappearance.

"We pray for strength and support, but most importantly, we pray for those people who know what is happening. Surely, two people cannot just vanish, and no one knows what's going on. So, we pray they go to the police and tell us where our brother and sister are."

Elijah Mhlanga from the African Media and Communicators Forum stated that the organisation, in partnership with the Press Club, has been supporting search efforts.

"I've known him for 10 years, and what's most heartbreaking is that this past December we've posted advocating for growth where he emphasised going as a family," said Mhlanga.

A R50 000 reward has been offered for information leading to their safe return.

Police have confirmed that missing persons and house break-in cases have been opened, and investigations are underway.

Provincial police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed that Sibusiso was reported missing and appealed to anyone with information to come forward.

Acting Mpumalanga police spokesman Colonel Donald Mdhluli also urged the public to assist in locating the couple.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will visit Sibusiso's family on Wednesday, 23 April, to show support and solidarity.

Anyone with information regarding Sibusiso's and Zodwa's disappearance can contact Brigadier Mxolisi Edwin Nama on 082 778 9035 or Sergeant Lekganyane on 082 768 6433.