The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has explained how a smartwatch belonging to Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo changed hands several times after she was last seen alive, eventually being sold for R4,000.
NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole said three men, Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune and Danial Anthony Moat, appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court in connection with the alleged theft, possession and resale of the device.
Moselakgomo was last seen on September 9, 2026, after leaving her home for a run. Her body was discovered in Rhodesfield on September 12.
According to the State, the smartwatch was acquired less than 24 hours after she was last seen alive.
Chibuzor, who operated a second-hand goods shop in Kempton Park, allegedly bought the smartwatch for R900 from an unidentified individual.
The State alleges that he failed to obtain and record the identification details and transaction particulars required under the Second-Hand Goods Act 6 of 2009.
Chibuzor allegedly sold the device to Sekhukhune on September 10.
On the same day, Sekhukhune allegedly registered the smartwatch to his Gmail account after Moselakgomo’s profile information and settings had been erased.
He subsequently sold the device to Moat for R4,000.
According to Mohlatlole, Moat later advertised the smartwatch on social media before selling it for R4,000 to a fourth individual.
The fourth individual has not been charged because there is insufficient evidence linking them to the alleged offences.
Chibuzor faces charges relating to contraventions of the Second-Hand Goods Act, money laundering and 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.
Sekhukhune and Moat face charges of money laundering and theft, alternatively possession of or receiving stolen property.
The matter was postponed to October 19, 2026, for Chibuzor’s bail application.
The court also ordered that Chibuzor’s immigration status be verified, as he is a Nigerian citizen.
“The National Prosecuting Authority remains committed to ensuring that individuals who allegedly benefit from criminal activities are held accountable and that justice is served for victims and their families,” Mohlatlole said.
The accused have not been convicted of the charges against them
