08-07-2025
Missing Bushbuckridge woman found dead
The body of Aseza Nongeni (29), who had been reported missing, was found on Wednesday, July 3.
Preliminary police investigations suggest she was murdered. According to the Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, her body was discovered hidden under a mattress in a rental room of a male friend.
She was located not far from where she had been living in Malainini, Bushbuckridge.
'Aseza was identified by her sister, Ndileka. They are originally from the Eastern Cape. A case of murder has been opened, and the investigation has commenced. The police are appealing to a man known as Saloni Horacio Gwambe, believed to be a 32-year-old Mozambican national, to urgently make contact with the police as he may be able to assist with the investigation,' said Ndubane.
Ndileka said she last spoke to Aseza on the afternoon of June 27.
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Concerned for her safety as she continued to hope for good news until the body was found.
Aseza's colleague, Ntwanano Khosa, alerted the family on the evening of June 30 that she was missing and a case was opened at the Bushbuckridge Police Station.
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No arrests have been made yet. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit a tip-off via the My SAPS app.
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