Grief, trauma and solidarity as South African running club mourns member killed in wave of femicides

Grief, trauma and solidarity as South African running club mourns member killed in wave of femicides

South African runners gathered for a morning tribute a week after the discovery of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s body, a victim amid a surge of gender‑based killings. The club’s members ran in her memory, calling for stronger safeguards for women. The event highlighted community grief, trauma and a collective demand in South Africa for increased protection against femicide.