Three men, Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune, and Danial Anthony Moat, have appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court in South Africa over the alleged handling and resale of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo's smartwatch. The state alleges that the device was bought for R900 before being sold in transactions worth R4,000. The three face various charges, including money laundering and the alleged possession or receipt of stolen property.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Chibuzor operated a second-hand goods shop in Kempton Park and allegedly bought the smartwatch from an unidentified individual for R900 without obtaining and recording the identification details and transaction particulars required by law. This alleged contravention of the Second-Hand Goods Act 6 of 2009 is part of the charges brought against him.
The state alleges that Chibuzor sold the device to Sekhukhune on 10 September 2026. Sekhukhune allegedly registered the smartwatch to his Gmail account that day, after Moselakgomo's profile information and settings had been erased. This transaction is part of the allegations against Sekhukhune, who faces charges of money laundering and theft.
Sekhukhune then allegedly sold the watch to Moat for R4,000. Moat is accused of advertising it on social media before selling it to a fourth individual for the same amount. The fourth individual has not been charged due to insufficient evidence linking them to the alleged offences.
The NPA said that Chibuzor faces charges relating to alleged contraventions of the Second-Hand Goods Act, money laundering and theft. Sekhukhune and Moat face charges of money laundering and theft, alternatively, possession of or receiving stolen property. The allegations against the three men concern the acquisition, possession, and resale of Moselakgomo's smartwatch.
The matter was postponed to 19 October 2026 for Chibuzor's bail application. The court also ordered that his immigration status be verified. The NPA identified him as a Nigerian citizen. The NPA said it remained committed to holding accountable those who allegedly benefit from criminal activities and ensuring that justice is served for victims and their families.
The charges brought forward by the NPA concern the alleged acquisition, possession, and resale of Moselakgomo's smartwatch. The supplied statement does not identify the three men as accused in her murder case, and the allegations should not be taken as proof of responsibility for her death. The case will continue on the scheduled date.
Key points
- The three accused face charges of money laundering and theft.
- The smartwatch was allegedly bought for R900 and resold for R4,000.
- The case has been postponed to 19 October 2026 for Chibuzor's bail application.
