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Fears of Another Serial Killer Grow After Fifth Body Found in Gauteng
Police have not confirmed a serial killer and say specialists will examine whether the four deaths are linked.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, police established a multidisciplinary task team to investigate five bodies discovered near Kempton Park, led by Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major-General Mbuso Khumalo and including detectives from the Murder and Robbery Unit.
- Authorities launched the probe after discovering five bodies in a tight radius around Rhodesfield and the R21 highway over two months, with investigators comparing dockets, timelines, locations and forensic evidence to determine if cases share a single perpetrator.
- Following her disappearance on September 9, police confirmed the identity of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo at the Germiston mortuary on Monday; officials urge residents to avoid isolated areas and report suspicious activity rather than confronting anyone.
- National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe advised women to "avoid secluded spaces, remain vigilant and, where possible, travel or exercise in groups," while activist Jackie Phamotse expressed concern about a "possibly a serial killer" operating in the area.
- SAPS has not yet confirmed the five cases are linked, though fears of a serial killer are mounting. Experts warn that investigations can be prolonged, urging the public and affected families to be patient while specialists analyze behavioural patterns.
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