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Identification of Elizabeth Moselakgomo and Ongoing Probe into Multiple Female Deaths in Kempton Park
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Discovery and Identification of Elizabeth Moselakgomo
On Wednesday 9 September 2026, 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo left her Rhodesfield home in Kempton Park for an afternoon jog and did not return. Her eight-year-old daughter raised the alarm later that day. A body was recovered on Saturday 12 September 2026 in the York Street area; severe facial injuries initially prevented identification. The family formally identified the remains at the Germiston mortuary on Monday 14 September 2026, confirming Moselakgomo’s death.
Background & Context
The discovery follows a series of female bodies found in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein areas of Ekurhuleni over the past two months. Police have recovered five bodies, several half-naked and bruised, prompting public warnings about the safety of women exercising alone.
Data & Statistics
- Five female bodies have been located in the Kempton Park/Olifantsfontein corridor since July 2024 (Police).
- Moselakgomo was 38 years old (Family identification).
- One suspect remains in custody in connection with the first body discovered in July (SAPS).
Official Statements & Responses
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said the SAPS has formed a multidisciplinary task team—including detectives, the Murder and Robbery Unit, and the Investigative Psychology Unit—to “intensify the investigation” and “analyse the evidence.” She pledged that police will “leave no stone unturned” to determine what happened to Moselakgomo and hold any perpetrators accountable.
Police have warned women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone, especially in isolated locations, and urged residents, motorists, and private security personnel to report suspicious activity.
Criticism & Opposition
Civil-rights organisation Not In My Name International (NIMNI) called for an urgent, coordinated investigation to determine whether the five deaths are linked to a single perpetrator.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We will not rest until we have established the truth. Where there is evidence linking individuals to these crimes, we will pursue them relentlessly and ensure that they face the full might of the law,” — Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane
- “It's sad to know that every woman in South Africa… can't just go outside. You can't just go to the shop and buy flowers… because you are always in danger,” — Keamo Sefularo
What’s Next
The SAPS task team will continue to work “around the clock” to examine forensic evidence, explore possible connections between the five cases, and pursue leads from the public. Police have opened a dedicated tip line (Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike, 082 465 7249) and an anonymous mobile-app portal for information. Community leaders and civil-rights groups have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any relevant observations as the investigation proceeds.