Kempton Park – A suspect has been arrested after being found in possession of an item belonging to runner Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed.
In an update shared on Monday, 12 October 2026, SAPS said the suspect was expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on the same day.
“The suspect is likely to face a charge of being in possession of stolen property,” the police said.
However, SAPS stressed that the suspect had not been charged with murder at this stage.
Police have made a breakthrough in the Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo investigation. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the possession of property believed to belong to the late jogger. eNCA’s @pule_jones has more. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403. https://t.co/hn7GV6P0hw
— eNCA (@eNCA) October 12, 2026
“At this stage, no murder charge has been brought against the suspect. Investigations are ongoing,” the statement added.
The arrest forms part of the ongoing investigation involving Moselakgomo, although police have not disclosed further details about the item recovered or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
SAPS has also not indicated whether additional arrests are expected as investigators continue to establish the facts of the case.
SUSPECT ARRESTED | 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 October 2026.
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. Investigations are ongoing.
— Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (@CrimeWatch_RSA) October 12, 2026
The suspect’s court appearance is expected to provide an opportunity for the matter to proceed through the criminal justice system, while investigations continue.
WATCH | The uncle of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, Lt. Col. Andries Matlaila, says the deceased’s eight-year-old daughter is the one who alerted the family after realising that her mother was missing. https://t.co/YLnw7lHtk2
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 14, 2026
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