Discovery Vitality Mourns the Death of Kempton Park Runner Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo
- Discovery Vitality CEO Dinesh Govender released a statement mourning the death of runner Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo
- The 38-year-old did not return from a run on 9 September 2026, prompting her eight-year-old daughter to alert relatives
- Discovery Vitality announced plans to paint roads pink in her honour and launch a donation campaign for her daughter
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Discovery Vitality has expressed grief over the death of Kempton Park runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, whose body was recovered after she failed to return from a run on 9 September 2026.
Tributes and a pink tribute run
Discovery Vitality CEO Dinesh Govender shared a statement on his official X account, describing his reaction to the news.
"I'm saddened and horrified by the tragic passing of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo," he wrote, adding that the company's thoughts were with her daughter, family, community, and fellow Team Vitality running members. He confirmed that Discovery Vitality would be making a financial contribution in her support.
The official Discovery Vitality X account also paid tribute, calling on members to paint the roads pink in Moselakgomo's honour. The organisation described her as "an avid runner and a dedicated member of the Team Vitality community" who had recently completed the Wanderers 21 km in the Vitality Run Series.
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Runners were invited to wear pink at Team Vitality Zones on Thursday and Saturday, or at any group run in their area, to celebrate what the organisation called her "bubbly, vivacious and brimming with energy" spirit.
Discovery Vitality also announced plans for a donation campaign through which members could contribute Discovery Miles to support the long-term financial security of Moselakgomo's daughter, with further details to be shared in the coming days.
Disappearance and broader investigation
Moselakgomo, 38, had gone for a run on 9 September when she did not return home. Her eight-year-old daughter raised the alarm with relatives, who then contacted police. Her body was found on Saturday and formally identified by family members on Monday.
Her disappearance had gained widespread public attention before the discovery. Police confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that four women's bodies had been found in the Kempton Park area since 15 July, all located across the highway from OR Tambo International Airport. The bodies were described as half-naked and showing visible bruising.
By Tuesday, two additional bodies had been recovered in Olifantsfontein, roughly 24 kilometres north of Kempton Park, and another was found approximately 40 kilometres to the south-east, described as naked and decomposed. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed on Wednesday that a further body discovered in Olifantsfontein on 7 September had been added to the ongoing investigation.
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