By Priya Ranchod
Three accused, Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune and Danial Anthony Moat, have appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court in connection with the alleged theft, possession and disposal of a smartwatch belonging to the late Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, whose body was discovered in Rhodesfield on 12 September 2026.
Moselakgomo was last seen alive on 9 September 2026 after leaving her home for a run. It is alleged that her smartwatch was acquired less than 24 hours after her disappearance and was subsequently sold and resold by the accused.
National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said Chibuzor faces charges relating to contraventions of the Second Hand Goods Act 6 of 2009, money laundering, theft, alternatively possession of goods reasonably suspected to have been stolen, or receiving stolen property without reasonable cause to believe that the transferor was entitled to dispose of it.
Mohlatlole said Sekhukhune and Moat face charges of money laundering and theft, alternatively possession of or receiving stolen property.
According to the State, Chibuzor, who allegedly operated a second hand goods shop in Kempton Park, acquired the smartwatch for R900 from an unidentified individual without obtaining and recording the required identification details and transaction particulars prescribed by law.
The State further alleges that he sold the smartwatch to Sekhukhune on 10 September 2026. On the same day, Sekhukhune allegedly registered the device to his Gmail account after the deceased's profile information and settings had been erased. He is then alleged to have sold the smartwatch to Moat for R4 000.
Moat allegedly advertised the smartwatch on social media before selling it for R4 000 to a fourth individual. Prosecutors confirmed that the fourth individual has not been enrolled as an accused due to insufficient evidence linking them to the alleged offences.
The matter was postponed to 19 October 2026 for Chibuzor's bail application. The court also ordered that his immigration status be verified as he is a Nigerian citizen.
The National Prosecuting Authority reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that individuals who allegedly benefit from criminal activities are held accountable and that justice is served for victims and their families.