A fifth woman’s body has been discovered in Kempton Park, in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa, as police intensify investigations into a number of deaths involving women in the area.

The latest discovery comes amid growing concern over the disappearance of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who has not been seen since leaving home for a run. Police say there are concerning similarities in some of the cases, but have not confirmed that they are connected or that a serial killer is responsible.

Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

A fifth woman&rsquo;s body has been discovered in Kempton Park, in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa, as police intensify investigations into a number of deaths involving women in the area.
The latest discovery comes amid growing concern over the disappearance of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who has not been seen since leaving home for a run. Police say there are concerning similarities in some of the cases, but have not confirmed that they are connected or that a serial killer is responsible.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

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Fifth woman’s body discovered in Kempton Park as police intensify investigations

South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo, is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness. Through the challenge, he aims to raise 60 300 US dollars, or approximately one million rand, for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The funds will support CANSA's work in providing care, resources and assistance to people living with cancer and their families. Lulu Gaboo spoke to South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo.

South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo, is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness. Through the challenge, he aims to raise 60 300 US dollars, or approximately one million rand, for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The funds will support CANSA's work in providing care, resources and assistance to people living with cancer and their families. Lulu Gaboo spoke to South African athlete Temotio Jacopo, also known as Temo.

South African athlete Temotio Jacopo is set to run 115 kilometres in a single day on 14 November 2026 to raise cancer awareness

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is reportedly planning to amend its constitution to allow former President Lazarus Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate. Under the party's current rules, Chakwera is barred from leading the party or standing as its candidate again following his defeat in the September 2025 election. The party has reportedly confirmed that its structures and National Executive Committee have discussed changing the rules, arguing that Chakwera retains a strong mandate within the party and remains its best chance of regaining power. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr George Chaima, a political analyst based in Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is reportedly planning to amend its constitution to allow former President Lazarus Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate. Under the party's current rules, Chakwera is barred from leading the party or standing as its candidate again following his defeat in the September 2025 election. The party has reportedly confirmed that its structures and National Executive Committee have discussed changing the rules, arguing that Chakwera retains a strong mandate within the party and remains its best chance of regaining power. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr George Chaima, a political analyst based in Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party is planning to amend its constitution to allow  Chakwera to contest the 2030 general election as its presidential candidate

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African and diaspora leaders are expected to meet in Johannesburg next week to discuss reparatory justice, racism and economic inequality. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference, themed The Return to Africa, aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices and challenges facing Africans and people of African descent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

The 2nd Africa and African Diaspora Conference aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices  INTRO: African and diaspora leaders are expected to meet in Johannesburg next week to discuss reparatory justice, racism and economic inequality. The second Africa and African Diaspora Conference, themed The Return to Africa, aims to move beyond dialogue and develop practical measures to address historical injustices and challenges facing Africans and people of African descent. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Fifth woman’s body discovered in Kempton Park as police intensify investigations

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