Missing Person - Robert Schroder

28/09/2026

Sending condolences and much love to Morne Jonker and all his family.

I haven’t posted on this page for a long time.

Many of you will remember Morné Jonker from Louvain, the farm where my brother, Robert disappeared in August 2024.

When Robert went missing, Morné, his wife, his kids and the people around him showed our family extraordinary kindness. They helped us search. There were drones, dogs, search parties and so many people who gave their time and energy to try to help us find Robert Schroder.

Now, just over two years later, in an almost unimaginable coincidence, Morné and his family are themselves searching for someone so important to them.

Yesterday, Morné’s 85-year-old dad, Saag Jonker, was swept away when his vehicle was caught in floodwaters while crossing a low-water bridge over the Olifants River near Oudtshoorn. Search teams, divers, drones, a helicopter, farmers and members of the community have been searching for him and his vehicle.

The circumstances are very different from Robert’s disappearance. In this case there were eyewitnesses and the family knows what happened. But I cannot stop thinking about the painful reversal of roles.

Morné was with us 100% while we searched for Robert and lived through those terrible days of waiting and not knowing. Today, he and his family are the ones waiting.

Morné, we are thinking of you and your family non-stop.

I hope that the same kindness and support that Morné showed our family when Robert disappeared is surrounding his family now.

17/04/2026

Thank you Bonny Feldman and the Cape Jewish Chronicle for sharing Robert Schroder story 🙏🙏. Caryn Tamari Selwyn Schroder Paul Schroder

By CARYN TAMARI, Robert Schroder’s sister When Robert Schroder’s 60th birthday came up recently, his family invited people to share memories of him on a page created after he […]

20/02/2026

Today Robert turns 60.
August 11th, 2024 was the last day he was seen.
Since then, we’ve lived in a strange in-between place of not knowing how long you “continue,” not knowing what the right thing is to do on days like this.
But one thing we do know:
Robert loved his birthday.
He loved the fuss.
He loved the messages.
He absolutely loved checking Facebook.
So… doing nothing felt wrong.
We don’t pretend he’ll read this, but
If you have a photo, a funny memory, a classic “Robert moment” please share it in the comments.
Lets remember Robert’s best moments today. Robert Schroder Caryn Tamari Paul Schroder Selwyn Schroder

29/01/2026

I haven’t written on this page for a long time. After attending the festival in August 2025, I had reached a place of believing that nothing sinister had happened to Robert, and that he likely fell while hiking.
The arrest of Bevan van Druten for the murder of Nicky van Heerden and the fact that he frequented events like AfrikaBurn and Louvain Burn, understandably raised questions. Many people have reached out with care and concern, and it is so heartwarming to feel how much Robert is still remembered and held in people’s thoughts.
For clarity: from what we understand, Bevan was not allowed access to the Louvain summer event in January 2024 and was turned away. He also did not attempt to access the August Burn, when Robert went missing.
Our private investigator is involved and is helping us look into anything that may be relevant. We are grateful for the care shown by so many.
Thank you for continuing to hold Robert Schroder in your hearts ❤️. Caryn Tamari