Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo, 38, has been confirmed dead after her body was discovered in Kempton Park, Gauteng, days after she went missing while out for a run. Moselakgomo, affectionately known as “Tsontso”, disappeared on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, after leaving her home in Rhodesfield for an afternoon run.

Her disappearance prompted a search involving family, community members and authorities. The discovery of a woman’s body on Saturday, 12 September, raised fears that the search could have ended in tragedy. Formal identification was required before the family could confirm her identity.

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What Happened to Elizabeth Moselakgomo in Kempton Park

Elizabeth left her Rhodesfield home on Wednesday afternoon intending to go for a run but did not return.

Concern grew after she failed to come home, with her family beginning efforts to establish where she could have gone. Her disappearance also drew attention because it occurred in an area where police are separately investigating the deaths of several women.

A woman’s body was discovered in the Kempton Park area on Saturday. However, relatives who initially viewed the body were reportedly unable to make a positive identification because of the extent of the facial injuries.

The family therefore had to wait for the formal identification and investigative processes to be completed.

Elizabeth has now been identified as the woman whose body was found.

Her death has brought a devastating end to the family’s search for her and has left relatives, friends and members of the community mourning.

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Kempton Park Women Deaths and What Police Have Confirmed

Elizabeth’s death comes against the backdrop of a wider police investigation into four women whose bodies were found in and around Kempton Park over approximately two months.

The developments have prompted concern among residents and widespread discussion on social media about whether the cases could be connected.

Police, however, have urged the public not to draw conclusions before investigators have established the facts.

Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Fred Kekana has said it is too early to link the cases. Police have not confirmed that Elizabeth’s death is connected to the other three deaths.

SAPS has established a dedicated task team to investigate the cases. The team is led by Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mbuso Khumalo and includes specialised units such as the Murder and Robbery Unit and the Investigative Psychology Unit.

The investigation is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding each death and determine whether there is any evidence of a connection.

For now, authorities are treating the issue as an active investigation and have cautioned against unverified claims that could create unnecessary fear or interfere with police work.

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Family and Community Reaction After Elizabeth Moselakgomo Was Found

For Elizabeth’s family, the confirmation of her identity ends several days of uncertainty but begins an extremely difficult period of grief.

The family had initially been unable to confirm whether the body discovered on Saturday was Elizabeth. Relatives were therefore forced to wait for the formal identification process while speculation about her disappearance continued online.

The family had also appealed to the public to avoid circulating unverified information about Elizabeth or the identity of the woman who had been found.

Her disappearance attracted concern from people in the Kempton Park community, particularly because she had been out running when she went missing.

The case has also prompted renewed safety concerns among residents who use public spaces for walking and running. Police have urged people to exercise caution, particularly when travelling or exercising alone in isolated areas.

At the same time, authorities have stressed that concern about the four deaths should not become speculation about a possible serial offender or an alleged connection between the cases.

Any such connection will need to be established through evidence gathered by investigators.

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Latest Update on Elizabeth Moselakgomo Case and Police Investigation

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death and are following leads as part of the ongoing inquiry.

SAPS has appealed to residents, motorists, private security personnel and commuters who may have noticed anything suspicious in the Rhodesfield area to come forward with information.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.

The investigation into Elizabeth’s death remains ongoing, and police have not confirmed any link between her death and the other cases involving women whose bodies were found in the Kempton Park area.

As investigators continue working to establish what happened, Elizabeth’s family is left to mourn a woman whose disappearance had prompted hopes that she would return home safely.

Further updates are expected as SAPS releases more information about the investigation. Missing Person SA will continue following the case and report confirmed developments.

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