A funeral was held on Sunday in Pankop township, Mpumalanga, for 38-year-old Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, one of nine women whose deaths are being investigated in Ekurhuleni. Her brother, Odirile Morolo, delivered a heartfelt tribute, saying "Her body may be gone, but her spirit lives forever." The service was filled with grief, memories, and tributes to a woman whose life was brutally cut short. Moselakgomo disappeared after leaving her Kempton Park home for an afternoon run on Wednesday, September 10.
During the funeral, Morolo spoke about his sister's life beyond the circumstances of her death. He remembered her as a sister, mother, daughter, colleague, and passionate runner. Morolo shared memories of his sister, including a phrase she often repeated: "Go tla loka" — It will be alright. He said these words were not just comforting, but a promise that still stands. The family and friends of Moselakgomo gathered to celebrate her life and mourn her loss.
Moselakgomo was known as a sports fanatic, with running particularly close to her heart. Her routine was familiar to her family; she would finish work, go for her run, and return home at a particular time. It was a routine her eight-year-old daughter, Khumo, knew well. When Moselakgomo failed to return from her run, it was Khumo who realised something was wrong and alerted relatives. The family remembered her love for running and her dedication to her daily routine.
Morolo also recalled that his sister had a special place where she felt happiest — at the table on Sunday, in front of a proper plate of home-made Sunday kos. He described this table as her "throne." The family and friends of Moselakgomo shared their own memories and tributes to her, highlighting her love for her family and her passion for running.
At the funeral, Khumo delivered an emotional tribute to her mother, describing the silence she left behind and the memories she would carry with her. Khumo spoke of the things she would no longer be able to experience with her mother, holding her hand and seeing her smile. She promised that the memories they had made together would remain with her. Khumo's tribute was a heart-wrenching reminder of the impact of Moselakgomo's loss on her loved ones.
Khumo also imagined looking towards the sky whenever she missed her mother, believing she would be watching over her. She said, "I wish I could hug you. I wish you can be here. But I carry you inside my heart, so you can always be nearby." Khumo ended her tribute by calling herself her mother's "beautiful daughter" and "princess," telling Elizabeth how much she loved and missed her. The young girl's words captured the grief and love that filled the hearts of those who knew Moselakgomo.
The funeral of Elizabeth Moselakgomo was a celebration of her life and a reminder of the tragic circumstances of her death. The investigation into her death and those of eight other women in Ekurhuleni continues. The family and friends of Moselakgomo will continue to remember her for her love, her passion, and her spirit, which will live on forever.
Key points
- Elizabeth Moselakgomo, 38, was remembered by her family and friends at a funeral in Mpumalanga.
- Moselakgomo's daughter, Khumo, delivered an emotional tribute to her mother, describing the silence she left behind and the memories she would carry with her.
- The investigation into Moselakgomo's death and those of eight other women in Ekurhuleni continues.
