Arrest over item belonging to runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo
A suspect found with an item belonging to the runner is due in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today, with police saying investigations continue and no murder charge has been brought at this stage.
A suspect found in possession of an item belonging to runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo has been arrested and is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 12 October 2026.
The South African Police Service confirmed the arrest in a media statement. The suspect is likely to face a charge of being in possession of stolen property.
At this stage, no murder charge has been brought against the suspect. Police say investigations are ongoing.
The statement does not name the suspect, does not say what the item was, and does not say where or when the arrest was made. It records the arrest, the likely charge and the court date, and nothing further about the circumstances.
Enquiries on the statement are directed to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe of SAPS.
Source: South African Police Service, https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=71762
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