A Nigerian national and two South African men accused of handling and reselling a smartwatch belonging to slain runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo are expected to return to court on December 9 for further investigations.

The accused are Kenneth Chibuzor, Stephen Mahlakwane Sekhukhune and Danial Anthony Moat. They appeared before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court in South Africa on Monday, October 19, as investigations into the alleged theft and resale of the device continued.

Chibuzor remains in custody, with his formal bail application scheduled for October 27. Sekhukhune and Moat were granted bail of R10,000 each.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the charges relate to the alleged theft, possession and disposal of Moselakgomo’s Garmin smartwatch, as well as money laundering.

Smartwatch Allegedly Sold Within 24 Hours

The prosecution alleges that the smartwatch changed hands less than 24 hours after Moselakgomo was last seen alive on September 9, 2026, when she left her home in Kempton Park for a run.

Her body was discovered in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, on September 12.

According to the NPA, Chibuzor operated a second-hand goods shop in Kempton Park and allegedly bought the smartwatch from an unidentified individual for R900 without recording the identification details and transaction information required by law.

He allegedly sold the device to Sekhukhune on September 10.

The prosecution further alleges that Sekhukhune erased the original profile information and settings, registered the watch to his Gmail account and later sold it to Moat for R4,000.

Moat allegedly advertised the smartwatch on social media before selling it to a fourth person for the same amount.

The fourth individual has not been charged because investigators reportedly found insufficient evidence linking the person to the alleged offences.

Nigerian Suspect’s Immigration Status Under Review

The court has ordered the verification of Chibuzor’s immigration status because he is a Nigerian citizen.

His continued detention and pending bail application have been linked to outstanding immigration documentation and verification procedures.

The two other accused remain out on bail of R10,000 each while the case proceeds. Their bail conditions have been extended, according to South African media reports.

Chibuzor faces charges relating to alleged violations of the Second-Hand Goods Act, money laundering and theft, with alternative charges involving possession of suspected stolen goods or receiving stolen property without reasonable grounds to believe the seller was entitled to dispose of it.

Sekhukhune and Moat face money laundering and theft charges, with alternative charges relating to possession of or receiving stolen property.

Investigation Into Runner’s Death Continues

Moselakgomo, 38, was reported missing after leaving her home for a run on September 9. Her body was discovered three days later, and her family formally identified her remains at the Germiston Mortuary on September 14.

Her death prompted public concern, and police have continued investigating the circumstances surrounding her killing.

The NPA has clarified that the three accused in the smartwatch case have not been charged with Moselakgomo’s murder. Their current proceedings concern the alleged handling and resale of her property.

The case is expected to return to court on December 9 as investigations continue. The allegations against the three men have not been proven in court.