“Lord Have Mercy”: Kempton Park Candlelight Vigil for Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, SA Moved

• Kempton Park residents took to the streets on 15 September 2026 to honour 38-year-old Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo after her body was found in the area
• Mourners carried candles and sang hymns to mourn Tsontso while calling on authorities to bring her killer to justice
• Some viewers raised the alarm, saying that the killer could be among the crowd, while others slammed the ANC for showing up in party colours

Kempton Park residents came together on the night of 15 September 2026 to hold a candlelight vigil for Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, 38, whose body was recently discovered in the area. Mourners filled the streets holding glowing candles and singing hymns, united in grief and in protest against the alarming rise of gender-based violence in Ekurhuleni.

The vigil drew a large crowd from the local community, with many walking side by side in a solemn procession through the darkened streets. The atmosphere was raw with emotion as residents demanded accountability and justice for Tsontso.

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Community grief spills into the streets

The march quickly gained attention online after footage was shared by @newsnexussa on Instagram. While the show of solidarity deeply moved many viewers, the comments section became a space for both mourning and concern. Several people warned that the killer could still be moving freely within the community, possibly even present at the vigil itself.

Others directed frustration at ANC members who reportedly attended the march in party regalia, with many feeling it was inappropriate to bring political branding into a moment of communal mourning.

Watch the candlelight vigil for Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo in the Instagram reel below:

Mzansi reacts to the Kempton Park vigil

The vigil for Tsontso reflected a community that was determined not to grieve in silence, standing together in the dark to demand that those responsible for her death are found and brought to justice. South Africans had a lot to say in the comments:

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@nata.vorster said:

"It should be for all seven ladies, not just for the one as mentioned."

@mr_vibesandverdict wrote:

"Even the suspect can be amongst them. 😤 Lord have mercy 🤎."

@simzngema warned:

"They must be careful 💔 😤 the killer might be amongst them, and he might kidnap someone. We are traumatised."

@mjmoeletsi shared:

"What annoys me is that the green, yellow and black gang would want to politicise and capitalise on people's pain. Mxm!"

@relotegile_ said:

"ANC bathong [ANC, come on], this isn't your time to shine 🤣😝!"

@mnktlali wrote:

"Oh Tsontso 🙏, please fight for your spirit 🙏. The killer might just be among your mourners."

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• Content creator Coolstorybru raised concerns online over the suspicious timing of a sixth woman's body being discovered in Ekurhuleni within two months.
• Briefly News reported that a community leader confronted Kempton Park SAPS over the deaths of five local women, sparking public outrage as he called out police inaction and demanded answers amid rising serial killer fears.
• Kempton Park residents picketed outside their local police station to demand justice and protection after five women were murdered in the area within two months.

Source: Briefly News