Former SABC Sports presenter and music rights activist, Owen Ndlovu has been found dead in Thokoza, on Gauteng’s East Rand.
His death was confirmed by his family in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, Ndlovu was hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong on Tuesday night while he was fetching his wife from church.
Three men, one reportedly armed with a firearm, allegedly approached the couple before forcing Ndlovu into his Ford Raptor and driving away.His vehicle was later recovered abandoned in Walkerville.Ndlovu’s body was found by residents in Thokoza on Wednesday morning.
His family said he had sustained gunshot wounds, while his wife, Portia Ndlovu, later identified his body at the mortuary.Police have launched a manhunt for three suspects. A post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause of death.
The family has appealed to the public and media to respect their privacy while they await further information from the authorities.
