--- title: "Memorial run in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo in Kempton Park" description: "Runners gathered outside the Kempton Park Police Station on 19 September 2026, carrying posters, raising their hands and holding a cross as they came together for a memorial run to honour Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. The gathering became a solemn tribute to her life, as they stood together in remembrance, calling for an end to violence against women." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "IN PICTURES" author: "Felix Dlangamandla" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/felix-dlangamandla/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-20-memorial-run-in-honour-of-elizabeth-tsontso-moselakgomo-in-kempton-park/" published: "2026-09-20T09:17:38" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 289 --- # Memorial run in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo in Kempton Park > Runners gathered outside the Kempton Park Police Station on 19 September 2026, carrying posters, raising their hands and holding a cross as they came together for a memorial run to honour Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. The gathering became a solemn tribute to her life, as they stood together in remembrance, calling for an end to violence against women. By Felix Dlangamandla · Published 20 September 2026, 11:17 SAST ## Key points - Runners staged a 3km memorial run from the Kempton Park Police Station for Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo on 19 September 2026. - Participants carried posters and a cross, raised their hands and marched in a solemn tribute while demanding an end to violence against women. - Photographer Felix Dlangamandla captured the march, the set‑off and the post‑run gathering — a community call for justice and safety. ## Content ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pn1dcaAOgrhVaVuxd5cZp2TSyKs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso1_221395.jpg) *A runner looks at a poster bearing a photograph of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo during the memorial outside the Kempton Park Police Station on 19 September 2026. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/O9xhb9hDKpknhv0R-Rw83U38B6E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso2_226445.jpg) *A memorial run in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo was held outside the Kempton Park Police Station on 19 September 2026. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kHE4Z7zvq9HuyWREGpDqcMswu48=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso3_193380.jpg) *Runners set off from the the Kempton Park Police Station. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/xlF7Ya1lX8UPlJXHdDd01JAtk-g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso4_767724.jpg) *On the road in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ByKbl3NH0qJyEsa9Y4XWDp3ark4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso5_269534.jpg) *Runners take part in the 3km memorial run from the Kempton Park Police Station. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/W3eofviAgNW-EoHQTRe9SgdwzaI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso6_286627.jpg) *The runners called for an end to violence against women. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/eJV97xCm35IgAIbUzyXTgMQCPfs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso8_319285.jpg) *A runner holds a poster bearing a photograph of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo during the memorial run. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/neyaTZHaXLC4lUT1Bc_iyMvSssM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso9_775481.jpg) *A runner holds up a poster supporting women. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/r8luuguA9zH-Hboxtqo8FxIPmrk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso10_403028.jpg) *A poster with a photograph of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo during the memorial run. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YywJK8DmI7hdhUpVQL4Dn5MhjPY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso12_585524.jpg) *The run became a solemn tribute to Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s life. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yzhvVJqj28_kSzZZkQcJ7tDD6MA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso13_614831.jpg) *Runners call for an end to violence against women. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pa5M_CoBgQ0vo0KccfMK92-Wusg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso15_218140.jpg) *Runners gather outside the Kempton Park Police Station. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/8FitvI6hiJEShaFqEDHBpPXAUUE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso17_401563.jpg) *Runners outside the Kempton Park Police Station following a memorial walk for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/oyMmt38TkBs4zppnhtavQ5y63yM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso16_868417.jpg) *Runners outside the Kempton Park Police Station. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/aRWzAsJBlUI9GvcKBaCLRMElX1M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso19_605037.jpg) *The memorial walk for Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo in Kempton Park. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LVf279af5N2pURy2dkpyt8Ia3UQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso22_907282.jpg) *Runners receive oranges after the memorial gathering. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/F0ISeBqxoK9bVWQDt7VQXh48isU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso18_557184.jpg) *Runners raise their hands during the gathering outside the Kempton Park Police Station. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LPO5imlKuDD7S1e-afGcjNa0JXs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso21_584204.jpg) *Runners outside the police station after a walk in memory of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Elizabeth “Tsontso” Maselakgomo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dp4kHRUbWM8v2aXuBcPd1slV08M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/orphans/PhotoEssay-MemorialTsontso23_768715.jpg) *Runners disperse after the gathering. 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