Suspect Arrested in Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo Murder in Kempton Park

• Police arrested a suspect linked to the killing of jogger Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo nearly a month after her body was found
• The suspect was allegedly found in possession of property believed to have been stolen from Moselakgomo
• The arrest was made over the weekend by the Commission's Recommendations Task Team, eNCA reported

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, the 38-year-old jogger whose killing in Kempton Park sparked national outrage over women's safety in South Africa.

Moselakgomo was discovered dead on 12 September 2026, after she left her home in Rhodesfield for an afternoon jog and did not return. Her death drew widespread public grief and reignited debate about the dangers facing women in public spaces across the country.

Arrest made over the weekend

The breakthrough came over the weekend when the Commission's Recommendations Task Team detained the individual in connection with the case. At the time of the arrest, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of property believed to have been taken from Moselakgomo.

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) released a statement;

''The #SAPS confirms that a suspect who was found in possession of an item belonging to runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo has been arrested. The suspect is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 12/10.

The suspect is likely to face a charge of owning stolen property. At this stage, no murder charge has been brought against the suspect. Investigations are ongoing.''

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National outrage after Moselakgomo's death

The murder drew significant public attention when it was first reported in September, with South Africans calling for justice and greater protections for women in public spaces. Moselakgomo became a symbol of the ongoing gender-based violence crisis gripping the country, and her death was mourned widely on social media and in community vigils.

No further details about the suspects or the charges they face had been confirmed at the time of publication.

Source: Briefly News