Family waits on post-mortem as police update sought in Kempton Park killings

According to IOL, the family of Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is waiting for a post-mortem examination to be completed before making funeral arrangements after her body was identified at the Germiston Forensic Pathology Service facility.

Identification and next steps

According to IOL, Moselakgomo’s body was positively identified by her family at the Germiston Forensic Pathology Service facility on Monday following its discovery in Kempton Park.

According to IOL, the family will receive an update from police on the investigation into her death and the deaths of other women whose bodies have been found in the area.

Family statement

According to IOL, Moselakgomo’s uncle, Andries Moroka Matlala, told the publication on Tuesday morning that the family was waiting for the post-mortem to be completed.

“The police said the post-mortem will be conducted today (Tuesday), and after that’s completed, we can transfer the body from the government mortuary to our own mortuary,” Matlala said. “Once we are done with the post-mortem, we will then start preparing for the funeral.”

Investigation update

According to IOL, the family were told by police that the investigation was at an advanced stage and that police would provide an update on the case.

Context from recent recoveries

According to IOL, Moselakgomo is one of several women whose bodies have been found in and around Kempton Park in recent weeks and months. Police are investigating possible links between the cases and have said they are working to find those responsible for the deaths.

Note: All claims in this article are attributed to IOL.