Minister Dina Pule visits the Moselakgomo family in Kempton Park

On 15 September, Dina Pule, the Minister of Social Development and Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Gauteng MEC for Social Development, personally conveyed their condolences to the family of the late Elizabeth Moselakgomo in Kempton Park.

Elizabeth, a 38-year-old fitness enthusiast, sadly passed away following her routine afternoon run in Kempton Park. Her 8-year-old daughter alerted family members when she realised that her mother had not returned from her run.

While her passing gripped the nation, many chose to honour her memory through special runs and walks.

On 15 September 2026, the Waterfall City Athletics Club held a 5:00 AM run, while Run Alex organised a 5 km Solidarity Walk at the Kwabhekilanga Sports Ground.

MINISTER PULE VISITS ELIZABETH MOSELAKGOMO’S FAMILY 

The minister draped a shawl around her shoulders as a sign of respect while engaging with people gathered outside the bereaved family’s home.

The visit follows the minister’s official statement, in which she extended her condolences to the Moselakgomo family and to the families of other women recently murdered in the Kempton Park and Ekurhuleni regions.

“The Department of Social Development (DSD) extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the women who have tragically lost their lives following a series of disturbing discoveries of women’s bodies in and around Kempton Park and other parts of Ekurhuleni.”

“DSD stands in solidarity with all the affected families during this profoundly painful period and calls for the investigations into these deaths to be prioritised so that the circumstances surrounding each case can be established and those responsible brought to justice.”

‘RECLAIMING THE NIGHT AGAINST GBV AND FEMICIDE’

The Gauteng ANCWL Young Women’s Desk showed their support by lighting candles and marching from Rhodesfield Park to Kempton Park Police Station under their Reclaiming the Night Against GBV and Femicide initiative.