Kempton Park Runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo: Family Unable to Confirm Found Body

• The family of missing runner Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo could not confirm whether a body found on Saturday belongs to her due to severe facial injuries
• Moselakgomo, 38, disappeared after leaving her Rhodesfield home for a run on Wednesday, with her eight-year-old daughter raising the alarm
• A formal identification process at Germiston mortuary is expected on Monday, as police investigate the deaths of four women in the Kempton Park area

The family of missing Kempton Park runner Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo has been unable to confirm whether a woman's body discovered on Saturday 12 September 2026 is that of their loved one, with a formal identification scheduled for Monday 14 September at the Germiston mortuary.

Moselakgomo, 38, popularly known as "Tsontso", went missing after she left her home in Rhodesfield for an afternoon run on Wednesday 9 September. She never returned, and it was her eight-year-old daughter who first raised the alarm about her absence.

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Family awaits formal identification

Family spokesperson Genavieve Beukes confirmed that relatives who viewed the body at the mortuary were unable to make a positive identification due to the severity of injuries to the woman's face. The family is expected to undergo an official identification process at the Germiston mortuary on Monday.

In the meantime, the family has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about Moselakgomo's whereabouts or speculating about the identity of the deceased woman until official confirmation is received.

See the police update in X post below.

Task Team established by SAPS

Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane ordered the immediate formation of a dedicated task team in response to the discoveries. The team is led by Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mbuso Khumalo and brings together specialised units, including the Murder and Robbery Unit and the Investigative Psychology Unit.

Police are calling on residents, motorists, private security personnel, and commuters who noticed anything suspicious in the Rhodesfield area to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike at 082 465 7249 or anonymously through the MySAPS mobile app.

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Adding urgency to the situation, a 38-year-old woman named Elizabeth went missing while out on a run in the same Kempton Park area. Police confirmed they were actively searching for her and urged the public to share her details as widely as possible, both to warn other women and to help locate anyone who may have seen her.

Moselakgomo's disappearance is unfolding against a deeply troubling backdrop. Police are currently investigating the deaths of four women whose bodies were recovered in and around Kempton Park over a period of approximately two months. Detectives have noted concerning similarities between the cases.

Residents in Kempton Park, particularly those in Rhodesfield, have been urged to exercise caution and to avoid running or walking alone in isolated areas.

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