Police arrest suspect in possession of murdered Ekurhuleni runner’s item

Police have confirmed the arrest of a man found in possession of an item alledgely belonging to murdered runner, Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo.

Moselakgomo’s body was discovered by police following a search when she went for a run and never returned home.

“The suspect is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 12 October 2026.

“The suspect is likely to face a charge of being in possession of stolen property.vAt this stage, no murder charge has been brought against the suspect. Investigations are ongoing,” police said in a short statement.

Moselakgomo is one of several women whose bodies have been discovered in Ekurhuleni between July and September this year.

Government has moved swiftly to bring together a high-level, multidisciplinary team that has the required expertise to investigate the streak of murders.

Last month, Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia assured the nation that police have the “experience, the high-level expertise, to investigate cases of this kind”.

“I also give you the assurance that the political leadership has a responsibility which we will shoulder, to work with our law enforcement agencies, to ensure that the investigation continues until we get clarity, a result that the families deserve, and our people expect,” Cachalia said.

Persons affected by gender-based violence who require psychosocial support may contact the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre on 0800 428 428, dial *120*7867#, or SMS *“help” to 31531. – SAnews.gov.za

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