MAPPED: This is where the 5 murdered Kempton Park bodies have been found - IOL

An interactive illustration mapping out where the five bodies of half-naked women in their 30s, have been found by Gauteng police over a two month period.

In a two-month period, between July 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026, Gauteng police have made the grim discovery of five bodies of mostly half-naked women murdered in the Kempton Park area. 

The murder cases appear to be linked, raising fears of a serial killer operating in the area, although police investigations have yet to conclusively determine if indeed a serial killer is on the loose. 

The common thread among the killings appears to be location: all the killings appear to be taking place near and around the R21 in Kempton Park, and an apparent targeting of women.

Gauteng police have established a Task Team after five half-naked bodies of women were found murdered in the Kempton Park area.

A 37-year-old old woman was found half-naked and dead in an open veld near the R21 highway. In this instance, Gauteng police say a suspect was arrested two days later. He has been in custody ever since.

In the second incident on August 24, 2026, Gauteng police say a 32-year-old woman was found dead. She had visible bruises on her body and she was found half-naked. Her body was also found on the R21 highway, Kempton Park.

In the third incident closer to Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, an unidentified woman’s body was found at the stage of decomposing. She was also half-naked. 

On Saturday, Gauteng police found a fourth body in the Rhodesfield area. Police said the body of a 38-year-old woman was found during the search for missing jogger Elizabeth Mokolo Moselakgomo, who had left her 8-year-old daughter at home to go for a run. The police said the woman found was wearing sports gear, although they have yet to confirm if Moselakgomo was indeed the victim.

In the fifth discovery on the R21 closer to Olifantsfontein, Gauteng police have found a fifth body. The scene is still active and more information is expected in the coming hours.

Each of the geo-located map illustrations above have been produced using verified reports from the SAPS and from IOL journalists reporting on the story. 

In the meantime, Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has ordered a task team to lead investigations into the Kempton Park murders. This task team will include detectives from specialised units, including the Murder and Robbery Unit and the Investigative Psychology Unit.

Gauteng’s Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mbuso Khumalo has been appointed to lead the investigations. Police have also called on women in particular, not to run or walk alone, to avoid secluded spaces, remain vigilant and, where possible, travel or exercise in groups.