Grass has been cut at a site in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, where the body of missing runner Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo was discovered, prompting renewed calls for safer public spaces for women.
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A video showing the grass-cutting was shared on Instagram by Tsontso’s friend, who welcomed the development while emphasising that more still needs to be done to improve safety in the area.
“At least something is being done to keep women safe so far! But more still needs to be put in place,” the post read.
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Tsontso went missing during a run
Tsontso, 38, was last seen on 9 September 2026 after leaving her home in Rhodesfield for an afternoon run.
According to reports, she did not return home, prompting her family to report her missing at Kempton Park police station. Her eight-year-old daughter was at home when she left.
Her body was discovered on 12 September 2026 in the Rhodesfield area, in a location described in reports as being behind a hotel. She was reportedly wearing running clothes when she was found.
Her family later travelled to the Germiston mortuary, where they positively identified her body on 14 September 2026.
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Her death sends shockwaves through the running community
Tsontso’s death has deeply affected the local running community, with fellow runners mourning her and raising concerns about safety along popular routes.
Running clubs have urged members to avoid exercising alone and to run in groups instead. Additional security measures, including patrols along running routes, have also been discussed.
The grass-cutting shown in her friend’s Instagram video has therefore been viewed by some as a positive step toward improving visibility around the area.
However, the post also highlights more comprehensive measures needed to make the area safer.
Police investigate deaths of women
Tsontso’s death has also raised concern because her body was found amid several cases involving women in and around Kempton Park.
Police have established a multidisciplinary task team to investigate the cases and determine whether there are any links. However, authorities have not confirmed that the deaths were committed by the same person.
As investigations continue, Tsontso’s death has intensified calls for better-maintained public spaces, improved security and practical measures to protect women and runners in the area.
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