#RIPBobo: Andile “Bobo” Mchunu Found Dead, body dumped in Newton river
Andile “Bobo” Mchunu from Hambanathi, Tongaat has been found dead, his body dumped in Newton river.
The 16-year-old was reported missing about a week ago and then a graphic video surfaced in social media where Mchunu was being beaten by a group of men for allegedly stealing alcohol and money.
He could be heard in the video begging for mercy but the men showed no mercy.
#JusticeForBobo: Social media outcry
After the video surfaced, people started a social media hashtag asking for justice for Bobo and for him to be found.
Comrades isukile!! #Justiceforbobo pic.twitter.com/j5cSDgfWHS
— UmalambaneZN ➐ (@UmalambaneZN) May 7, 2020
The SAPS must find Bobo like they found the beer that was hidden in the ground at that other tavern. His family needs to know what happened to their son. #JusticeForBobo pic.twitter.com/MTcsIT6nVN
— Mbaliyezwe Ndlela (@mbali_ndlela) May 7, 2020
His body was discovered by the Search and Rescue team, dumped in a river. KZN Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker confirmed that the remains of the boy were found and have been sent for Forensic Analysis.
#RIPBobo this moment broke my heart😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/ZKI0EUYKTi
— Nhlangothi🇿🇦 (@BonieMntambo) May 8, 2020
The tavern where Mchunu was last seen being assaulted has been set alight by the angry community.
A hashtag #RIPBobo has been trending on social media, with users sending their condolences and asking for justice.
There are burning magagula lounge #RIPBobo pic.twitter.com/9gkwarYdHq
— Majola M j (@JMajola) May 8, 2020
#JusticeForBobo #RIPBobo
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) May 8, 2020
Dear Bobo, harde 💔
Words by @Ona___S pic.twitter.com/0gsGpOhuvt
#RIPBobo
— #JusticeForBobo #RIPBobo (@BonganiMsweli5) May 8, 2020
Andile (Bobo),sings for his little sister ibhanoyi by @blaqdiamond150 @ndu_browns……
Let us all remember him with this video in these tweeter streets 👑😊
not the other one 💔😭#RIPBobo 😭#justiceforbobo ✊🏾
Azabenawe uMsakande Schoolmate 😭. pic.twitter.com/jL1jBT2MAC