Three accused appear in court over Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s smartwatch

Three men appeared in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court over the alleged theft, possession and disposal of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo's smartwatch. Moselakgomo, 38, vanished during a run on September 9 and her body was found three days later after a search. The accused One of the accused, Kenneth Chibuzor, faces charges related to the Second-Hand Goods Act, money laundering, theft, and possession of goods reasonably suspected to have been stolen.

Two others, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune and Danial Anthony Moat, have been charged with money laundering and theft, alternatively, possession or receiving stolen property. The smartwatch's journey National Prosecuting Authority's Mohaboke Mohlatlole stated the smartwatch was acquired from an unidentified person by Chibuzor for R900 within 24 hours of Moselakgomo's disappearance.

Chibuzor sold the watch to Sekhukhune on September 10, who then registered it to his Gmail account after erasing Moselakgomo's profile information and settings. Secukhune sold the device to Moat for R4,000, who then advertised and sold it on social media for R4,000 to a fourth person. Case delay The fourth person has not been charged due to insufficient evidence, and the matter has been postponed to October 19 for Chibuzor's bail application.

The case also requires verification of Chibuzor's immigration status. Authorities remain committed The NPA stated they are committed to holding accountable those who benefit from criminal activities and ensuring justice for victims and their families. Moselakgomo's disappearance led to outrage and the discovery of 11 other women's bodies in Ekurhuleni over approximately two months.

Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni confirmed that three of the cases linked to the 12 women's deaths had been resolved, with one person in custody for the July murder and another suspect arrested in Tzaneen. Two of the 12 victims remain unidentified.