Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

Provincial police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Ndlovu had gone to pick up his wife from a religious service when the attackers struck."As she approached their vehicle, three unknown men, one reportedly armed with a firearm, suddenly approached them, pushed her aside and forced her husband into the back seat," she said."The suspects then drove off with the victim."The vehicle, a Ford Raptor pick-up truck - commonly known as a bakkie in South Africa - was later recovered abandoned in Walkerville, an area south of Johannesburg, police said.Ndlovu's body was found by local residents beside a road in Thokoza, which neighbours Katlehong. They said he appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds. A bag of his was found a few metres away.Police said they were investigating a case of murder but a post-mortem examination would establish the cause of death."At this stage, the family is awaiting further information from the relevant authorities regarding the circumstances surrounding Owen's death," said family spokesperson Eugene Mthethwa.The family described the loss as "devastating" and thanked residents, police and members of the public who had helped search for him after news of ...