SA Celebrities React to Kempton Park Woman Elizabeth Moselakgomo's Death

• The body of 38-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo was discovered after she went missing during an afternoon run in Kempton Park
• Media personality Bridget Masinga publicly criticised SAPS, questioning why communities were not warned sooner about a potential threat in the area
• Cassper Nyovest, Siv Ngesi, Major League DJz and other celebrities added their voices to growing calls for urgent action on women's safety

The death of 38-year-old Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo has shaken South Africa, reigniting fury over gender-based violence and the pace at which authorities respond to threats against women. Moselakgomo's body was found after she disappeared during an afternoon run in Kempton Park, in an area where a number of women have now died under troubling circumstances.

Several high-profile South Africans were swift to respond, directing their anger at both police and political leaders.

Bridget Masinga slams SAPS response

Media personality Bridget Masinga was among the most outspoken, taking aim at the South African Police Service for what she described as a delayed response to a suspected threat in the Kempton Park area. She questioned why it allegedly took another woman's disappearance before police made information about a possible serial danger public, arguing that timely warnings could have allowed women in the community to take extra precautions much sooner.

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Singer Brenda Mtambo echoed that frustration, saying recent events had left her anxious about carrying out everyday activities such as going to the gym. She questioned how women could be expected to feel safe after years of marches, campaigns and public dialogue around gender-based violence with little visible change.

Celebrities call for action

Cassper Nyovest expressed raw anger at yet another woman losing her life, questioning where the country's leaders were amid the ongoing crisis. Siv Ngesi pointed to what he called a predictable and exhausting cycle where a woman's death generates public outrage, her name gets repeated by politicians and campaigners, but meaningful action fails to follow.

The Major League DJz issued a direct appeal to women in Johannesburg, urging them not to walk or run alone and to move in groups, especially during early mornings and at night. K Naomi took a broader view, arguing that violence against women stems from deeply rooted misogyny, power dynamics and learned behaviour that society must actively confront and unlearn.

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National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that investigators were working to establish the full circumstances of Moselakgomo's death and examining whether any links exist between the recent Kempton Park deaths. She said all available leads were being pursued, though police have not confirmed whether the cases are connected.

Major League DJz were dragged for being tone deaf

Major League DJZ posted a safety warning on social media, urging women in Johannesburg to avoid going out alone.

The warning came after five women were murdered in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein areas since July 2026.

Source: Briefly News