Pinetown, KZN – A grieving 65-year-old mother has identified her murdered son, Sthembiso Micheal Jali, at the Pinetown Government Mortuary on Monday, bringing a heartbreaking chapter to a two-month-long search.

Jali, 36, also known as Bruce or Sthe, was last seen being beaten and forced into the trunk of a white Toyota Etios in Verulam. According to information received, he was killed after failing to pay back a loan, and his body was later dumped in Clairewood.

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The family, who had reported him missing to the South African Police Services (SAPS), began a desperate search for his body after learning of the alleged murder. They circulated images and information on social media, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward. Within hours, a tip led to the discovery of a body matching Jali’s description on Seaward Road.

The mother’s health had deteriorated in recent weeks, with family members noting she barely consumed meals amid the anxiety over her son’s fate. Jali also leaves behind a 10-year-old son living with his mother in Mhlasini, KZN.

“This family has endured unimaginable pain. While they are relieved to have found him, the brutality of his death has left them shattered,” a family spokesperson said.

The body was discovered with multiple open wounds believed to have been inflicted by a whip and other objects. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The family has urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward, stressing that even anonymous tips could help bring justice. Community members have also highlighted the importance of vigilance and support in cases of violent crime.

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