The family of Pretoria businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga continues to live in agony months after his abduction, as fresh details reveal alarming connections to an alleged national crime syndicate. Boshoga was kidnapped in November 2024 after a business meeting in Centurion on a day when, unusually, he was without his bodyguards.
What began as a regular business engagement quickly turned into a family’s worst nightmare. Boshoga’s disappearance was followed by chilling video clips sent to his loved ones, showing him being brutally tortured by his captors. These recordings have not only caused deep emotional distress but have also stirred public outrage as the story gains national attention.
Initially, the kidnappers demanded an astronomical R60 million ransom for Boshoga’s release. Over time, however, the amount has been reduced to R10 million — a sum that remains beyond the family’s means. Despite the ransom cut, there has been no sign of progress in securing his release, and fears for his life continue to grow.
The case took a dramatic turn when a Cutting Edge investigative documentary aired claims linking Boshoga’s kidnapping to Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala, a man already known to law enforcement. In the emotional interview, Jerry’s mother bravely named Matlala as one of the people allegedly involved in orchestrating the kidnapping. Her statement has added a new dimension to the ongoing investigation.
Matlala is not a stranger to controversy or criminal allegations. His name has previously surfaced in high-level police briefings, including one led by General Mkhwanazi, who identified him as being connected to a larger national crime syndicate. The syndicate is believed to be involved in a wide range of illicit activities, from kidnappings and extortion to targeted assassinations.https://www.facebook.com/100063756772572/videos/1658093114877798/?app=fbl
Currently incarcerated, Matlala recently appeared in court alongside his wife. The couple is facing serious charges related to the murder of well-known actress Tebogo, whose assassination shocked the entertainment industry and general public alike. The convergence of these criminal threads raises pressing questions about the scale and coordination of organized crime operations within South Africa.
As the Boshoga family continues to hope for Jerry’s safe return, they are also calling on the public and authorities to intensify efforts in dismantling criminal networks believed to be behind such heinous acts. Community members, activists, and legal observers have also begun rallying around the case, demanding stronger protection for businesspeople and citizens vulnerable to kidnapping.
For now, the whereabouts of Jerry Boshoga remain unknown. His family clings to hope amid despair, appealing for national and international attention to help bring him home. With suspected syndicate ties and a key figure already behind bars, the unfolding investigation may hold the key to solving not just Boshoga’s disappearance, but several other interconnected crimes.
Let us continue to pray for Jerry Boshoga’s safe return and justice for all affected families.
