Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo Identified as Fourth Woman Found Dead in Kempton Park

The search for Elizabeth Moselakgomo, affectionately known as “Tsontso”, has ended in tragedy.

The 38-year-old Kempton Park woman has been positively identified by her family as the fourth woman whose body was discovered in the Kempton Park area, according to the latest reports.

Elizabeth had been reported missing after leaving her home for an afternoon run. Her disappearance prompted an extensive search involving her family, police, search-and-rescue teams and members of the community.

Her family has now received the devastating confirmation that the body discovered in Rhodesfield on Saturday was hers.

Elizabeth Moselakgomo was the fourth woman found

The identification places Elizabeth at the centre of a wider investigation that has been unfolding in Kempton Park over the past two months.

Police have confirmed that four women’s bodies have been discovered in the same general area since July, with the latest body found on 12 September in Rhodesfield, behind a hotel near the R21.

The fourth victim was a 38-year-old woman who was found partially dressed and wearing sports clothing.

At the time of the discovery, investigators had not formally identified her. Elizabeth’s family was subsequently required to go through the formal identification process at the Germiston mortuary.

The confirmation has brought an especially painful end to the search for Elizabeth, who was known as a regular runner.

A family searching for answers

Elizabeth’s disappearance had prompted an urgent appeal for information.

She reportedly left home to go for a run and did not return. Her eight-year-old daughter raised the alarm when she failed to come home, leading family members to report her disappearance to police.

Search teams and community members then joined efforts to find her.

The discovery of a woman’s body in Rhodesfield on Saturday intensified fears that Elizabeth might have been among the victims.

Her family was initially unable to identify the body at the scene because of the condition of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

That identification has now been confirmed.

Police intensify investigation into four deaths

SAPS has established a multidisciplinary team to investigate the deaths of the four women.

The investigation includes detectives and specialised policing resources tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding each death, analysing evidence and determining whether there are possible links between the cases.

Police have also confirmed that one suspect is already in custody in connection with the first body discovered in July. The investigation into that case remains ongoing.

Importantly, SAPS has not confirmed that the four deaths were committed by the same person or that they are connected.

Acting Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Major General Fred Kekana has urged the public and media not to prematurely link the cases, saying investigators must allow evidence to establish what happened.

That distinction remains important as speculation continues to circulate online.

Police warn women in Kempton Park

With the four deaths occurring within the same broader vicinity, police have issued an urgent warning to women in and around Kempton Park, particularly in Rhodesfield.

Women have been advised to avoid isolated areas where possible, remain vigilant and, when possible, exercise or travel in groups.

Police have also warned the public about meeting people they have only interacted with online, following reports of other cases involving people who allegedly met individuals online before being robbed or sexually assaulted.

The warning does not mean residents should panic, but it does underline the seriousness with which police are treating the situation.

Elizabeth’s family now wants answers

For the Moselakgomo family, the most important question is no longer where Elizabeth is.

They now need answers about what happened to her.

The loss has also left a community that rallied around the search for Elizabeth confronting the reality that the woman they hoped would return home safely will not.

SAPS says its investigators will continue working to establish the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death and to determine whether there are links between the cases.

Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Information can be provided to Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or anonymously through the MySAPS app.

Everyday Mzansi will continue following the investigation

The identification of Elizabeth Moselakgomo as the fourth woman found dead in the Kempton Park area marks a devastating development in a case that has already caused fear and concern across the community.

But while the circumstances surrounding the four deaths are being investigated, it is important not to present unconfirmed theories as fact.

For now, the focus must remain on establishing the truth, supporting the affected families and ensuring that anyone responsible is held accountable if the evidence leads investigators to them.

Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo was a mother, a daughter, a loved one and a member of the Kempton Park community.

May she rest in peace.