The family of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo has paid tribute to her at her funeral service in Mpumalanga. Her siblings described her as the family's bedrock, who made immense sacrifices to raise them after their mother's passing. Tsontso was laid to rest on Sunday, just a week after her body was found dead and half-naked in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. Her death has sent shockwaves across the country, amid a spate of similar murders in the area.
According to her sister, Dikeledi Moselakgomo, Tsontso took on the responsibility of raising her siblings after their mother died. She recalled that Tsontso's efforts transformed their lives from nothing to something. The siblings' tribute to Tsontso highlights the impact of her death on the family and the community. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is still investigating the circumstances surrounding her murder.
The discovery of Tsontso's body is one of several recent cases of women found dead in Ekurhuleni under similar circumstances. Eight other women were found dead in the area last week, sparking concerns about gender-based violence and femicide. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is set to provide an update on its response to the murders.
The SAPS has taken three persons of interest in for questioning in connection with the Ekurhuleni murders. The police are working to establish a link between the separate deaths of the women. The investigation is ongoing, with the police urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Ekurhuleni murders have sparked widespread concern, with various stakeholders calling for action to address the issue of gender-based violence. The community is urged to work with the police to find solutions to safety concerns. The EFF and other parties have also called for continued engagement with the Kempton Park police.
The South African government has been working to address the issue of gender-based violence and femicide. The President has extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission, which is tasked with investigating the causes and consequences of violence against women and children.
The family of Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo has called for her legacy to be honored through efforts to prevent similar cases of violence against women. The community is urged to support efforts to create a safer environment for women and children.
Key points
- The SAPS is still investigating the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo's murder.
- The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is set to provide an update on its response to the Ekurhuleni murders.
- Three persons of interest have been taken in for questioning in connection with the Ekurhuleni murders.
