DNA confirms identity of woman found near Daan Viljoen

The police have confirmed that the body of a woman found in a riverbed along the Daan Viljoen road on 5 October is that of Danelize Madjiedt (27), who was reported missing on 30 August.

The Namibian police says forensic DNA testing confirmed Madjiedt’s identity on 12 October, with her family officially informed of the findings on 13 October.

The confirmation was announced on Wednesday by acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda during an update on murder cases at Okahandja and the dismemberment case at the police national headquarters in Windhoek.

“On 12 October 2026, forensic DNA testing confirmed the remains belong to Danelize Madjiedt (27), who was reported missing on 30 August 2026,” the police say.

Investigations into the killing are continuing, with persons of interest currently undergoing investigative processes.

The police say efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible remain ongoing.

No further details about the circumstances surrounding Madjiedt’s death or the persons of interest have been disclosed.

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