POLOKWANE -"Welcome to the jungle, republic of lawlessness" and "South Africa is a crime scene".
Those are some of the comments from people on social media following the discovery of two bodies believed to be of missing Aserie Ndlovu and partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.
Ndlovu, a community radio journalist from Pretoria and his partner vanished mysteriously in February.
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The search was spread widely across provinces and a reward for R100 000 was offered for any information on their disappearance.
The National Police Commissioner General Fanie Masemola says the remains will undergo rigorous tests to determine their identity.
Social media users were quick to point out that in most missing cases, it rarely happens that the victims are found alive.
One user said people should accept that, if a person goes missing they will be found dead.
So, as citizens, we must accept that, if a person goes missing in SA, they will be found dead, somehow. . . . Surely, any stupid Government would rethink the country's Laws. . . This doesn't happen in other countries. . .
— Gesh-lo (@Gesh_Geshh) May 8, 2025
The discovery of these two bodies that are linked to the missing Ndlovu and his partner join a number of discoveries of people that were initially reported missing but later found dead.
This was highlighted by another user on X that we keep retrieving dead bodies after missing reports.
💔, scary, callous. We live with vile humans. Saddest thing is, there's no end in sight. It goes on & on, and we keep counting bodies💔.
— OJ Practice (@OJMasuku) May 8, 2025
Users online also raised concerns with the current crime fighting and justice system in the country. They are calling for stricter and efficient crime fighting tactics to be put in place.
Incompetent SAPS is not fighting or preventing crime anymore. All they do is pick up dead bodies.
ANC has opened up borders for all kinds of criminals.— 🇿🇦 (@Bra_Dezz) May 8, 2025
One user painted a grisly scenario of how dangerous it is to be staying in South Africa.
SA,... You leave for work or an outing, next minute you missing, then press conference about your gruesome murder... 😳🥺😭... This cant be life, condolences to the families, there might be justice, maybe not, this country breaks a soul.
— unathi (@unathi79) May 8, 2025
People believe that harsher sentences would bring the level of crime and murder down as in the end suspects can walk away scot-free. This can leave families of victims devastated and no sense of closure. Also, some convicted criminals can spend a few years behind bars but then get released without serving their full sentence.
They must get life sentence these thugs
— Gumgedle (@Jikingqina) May 8, 2025
