Prominent Pretoria businessman and farmer Jerry Boshoga has been missing since November 2024 after he was abducted following a business meeting in Centurion. The incident occurred on the one day he was without his bodyguards — a detail that has left his loved ones deeply unsettled and questioning whether the kidnapping was premeditated.
Boshoga, known for his ventures in agriculture and other business sectors, was last seen leaving a meeting in Centurion. His disappearance shocked those who know him, especially considering his usual security precautions. Friends, family, and colleagues have expressed concern, saying that it was highly unusual for Boshoga to travel alone, which has led to suspicions that his kidnappers may have been aware of his movements.
In the months following his disappearance, Boshoga’s family has been subjected to immense psychological torment. They have received several disturbing video clips showing the businessman being tortured — grim evidence that he is still alive but in dire conditions. According to family sources, the videos are emotionally devastating, and his captors appear to be using them to pressure the family into paying a ransom.
Initially, the kidnappers demanded a staggering R60 million for his release. However, the demand has since been reduced to R10 million, still an astronomical amount for most South African families. It is unclear whether this drop in ransom reflects a change in the kidnappers’ strategy or a sign of desperation.
The family has remained largely silent about the specifics of the case, likely on the advice of law enforcement, but close sources say they are cooperating fully with authorities and doing everything in their power to bring Jerry home. However, they have also expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation, as months have passed without a breakthrough.
Jerry’s abduction is part of a troubling rise in high-profile kidnappings across South Africa, where wealthy individuals and businesspeople are increasingly being targeted for ransom. These crimes are often carried out by organized syndicates, and victims are sometimes held for weeks or even months in unknown locations.
Community members, religious leaders, and the broader public have joined the family in calling for prayers and support. Social media campaigns have also emerged under hashtags like #BringJerryHome, as awareness around his abduction grows.
As the Boshoga family continues to face unimaginable fear and anxiety, they are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in reuniting them with their loved one.
For now, all they can do is wait — and hope.
Let us join hands in prayer and solidarity, keeping Jerry in our thoughts as we call for his safe return.
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