- Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Sekhukhune and Danial Moat appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court over the smartwatch linked to slain runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo
- The three men face charges including theft, possession of stolen property and money laundering
- No murder charges have been brought against the trio as detectives continue investigating Moselakgomo's death
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GAUTENG — Three men accused of handling a Garmin smartwatch belonging to murdered Kempton Park runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo are due back in court on 9 December 2026 after their case was postponed to allow for further investigations.
Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Sekhukhune and Danial Moat appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday, 12 October 2026. All three face charges of theft, possession of stolen property and money laundering. Chibuzor faces an additional allegation under the Second-Hand Goods Act.
Chibuzor remains in custody ahead of a formal bail application scheduled for 27 October. Sekhukhune and Moat were each granted bail of R10,000. During proceedings, Chibuzor reportedly became emotional after it emerged that a minor child under his guardianship has been staying with a friend since his arrest.
How the smartwatch allegedly changed hands
Prosecutors outlined how the device is alleged to have moved through a chain of buyers. Chibuzor is accused of purchasing the smartwatch for R900 before selling it to Sekhukhune. Sekhukhune allegedly wiped the device, linked it to his own Gmail account and then sold it to Moat for R4,000. Moat subsequently listed the watch on Facebook Marketplace, according to allegations presented in court.
The allegations against the three men have not been proven in court. No murder charges have been brought in connection with this matter.
Investigation into Moselakgomo's murder continues
Moselakgomo, 38, went missing on 9 September 2026 after setting out from her Kempton Park home for a run. Her body was found three days later, on 12 September, and her family formally identified her remains at the Germiston Mortuary on 14 September.
Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane issued a public statement that day, pledging that those responsible for her death would be brought to justice. Police subsequently assembled a specialised multidisciplinary team to investigate the killings of women in Ekurhuleni.
On 20 September, the government confirmed that Moselakgomo was one of nine women whose bodies had been recovered in the municipality since July 2026. The investigation into her murder is ongoing.
Home Affairs verifies suspect's legal status
Briefly News also reported that the South African Police Service is collaborating with the Department of Home Affairs on the verification, while the State simultaneously opposes bail for the suspect. Three men in total appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrates Court facing charges of theft and money laundering tied to the watch's alleged sale.That second man allegedly wiped the watch by resetting it to factory settings and linked it to his own Gmail account before approaching the third accused. The third accused reportedly paid R4,000 via bank transfer, collected the watch three days later, and listed it for sale online.
Source: Briefly News
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