During the abduction, he managed to find an opportunity to escape. While his captors were distracted, he ran into the nearby Ndwedwe area. Despite the suspects firing several shots at him during his escape, he reached safety after flagging down a passing Uber driver, who helped him get to a nearby police station.

The man was later reunited with his family, who expressed deep relief and gratitude. His vehicle, taken during the incident, had not been recovered at the time of reporting. The incident has renewed local concerns about rising crime and public safety in the region.

Toddler Abandoned While Mother Travels to Negotiate Lobola

In a separate incident over the same weekend, a two-year-old girl was left with street vendors in the Verulam central area by her mother, who then travelled out of town.

The child was left with a small amount of food, and the mother promised to return soon. However, she remained unreachable for an extended period. The vendors, growing increasingly concerned, eventually handed the child over to local responders.

The mother returned two days later, explaining that she had gone to negotiate lobola (a customary bride price) in another town with a new partner. Upon returning, she was directed to the police station where her daughter was being cared for.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the mother was allowed to take the child home or whether she will face legal consequences. Investigations were reportedly ongoing.

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Boshoga’s abduction shocked the community, especially after his family received a chilling WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The message included a voice note from Jerry himself, stating simply and frighteningly: “I’ve been kidnapped.” In the days that followed, his family also received disturbing videos appearing to show him being tortured, along with a demand for a R10 million ransom.

His family and loved ones have been left reeling, and the emotional toll has been immense. His brother, unable to reach him after he left for what was supposed to be a routine meeting, grew increasingly concerned before the first signs of the kidnapping emerged.

Police have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified claims, particularly on social media, emphasizing that such misinformation causes unnecessary distress to the family—especially his mother, wife, and children—who are already enduring immense anxiety.

Authorities have reiterated that the case is at a delicate stage and any verified updates will be communicated directly to the family first.

For now, the search for Jerry Boshoga continues, as his loved ones hold on to hope for his safe return.

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The complainant, Daniel Malebatso, arrived at Marti Du Plessis School in Fitchardpark as usual to fetch Kamogelo Baukudi who is a Grade 11 learner at the school. The two left school premises with Kamogelo driving the Suzuki Ertiga.

Whilst driving along Vereeniging Drive Erlichpark Extension, Daniel alleges that they heard a siren sound from behind, and they were pulled over by a White Toyota Hilux GD-6 Double Cab. Inside the Toyota Hilux, there were two unknown male persons; one wearing police uniform and the other Blue tracksuits.

According to the complainant, the suspects bakkie was fitted with blue lights on the grill and what looked like a police radio inside. The suspect wearing police uniform confronted Daniel Malebatso and informed him that the Suzuki Ertiga they were driving in together with Kamogelo was suspected of delivering drugs. The suspects then separated Daniel and Kamogelo and instructed Daniel to drive at the front whilst they followed from behind to Park Road Police Station.

Both vehicles turned back and drove in westerly direction in Vereeniging Drive. Daniel alleges that a truck went in-between the Suzuki he was driving and the Toyota Hilux and he never saw it again. Daniel recalls that one of the suspects was speaking Sesotho fluently and even mentioned the name “Thipe”. The cellular telephones of both Daniel and Kamogelo were found under the bridge on Ferrera Road.

A case docket of Kidnapping and Impersonating the police was opened at Parkweg Police Station. Any member of the public who might have information that can help the police to find Kamogelo Baukudi; and might have seen the vehicles while in Vereeniging Drive is requested to contact Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme at 082 5262 713. Alternatively the information can be submitted on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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