The funeral of 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is taking place in Phake, Mpumalanga, where relatives, friends and community members have gathered to remember a woman whose life was cut short
Among those mourning is her eight-year-old daughter, Khumo, who delivered a deeply emotional tribute to her mother during the funeral service.
Speaking through her grief, Khumo reflected on the special bond she shared with her mother and the difficult reality of having to say goodbye at such a young age. Her words captured the pain of losing someone who had been an important part of her everyday life.
Khumo told her mother that although she would no longer be able to hug her, hold her hand or spend time with her in the way she once did, the memories they created together would remain with her.
She said she would carry her mother in her heart and look towards the sky whenever she missed her.
The young girl’s tribute highlighted the profound impact Moselakgomo’s death has had on her family, particularly her child, who is now facing life without her mother.
Khumo ended her message with a heartfelt declaration of love, telling her mother: **“Your beautiful daughter loves you so much. She misses you every day.”**
Her words brought the grief surrounding the funeral into sharp focus as mourners reflected on the loss of a mother, daughter, friend and community member.
Moselakgomo reportedly disappeared on 9 September after leaving for a run in Kempton Park. Concern grew among her loved ones when she did not return home.
Three days later, her body was found in Rhodesfield, bringing a devastating end to the search for her.
The circumstances surrounding her death have left her family and those who knew her mourning the loss of a woman whose life ended far too soon.
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As family members and friends gathered in Phake to lay her to rest, the focus remained on remembering Moselakgomo and the memories she leaves behind.
For Khumo, however, the loss carries a particularly painful meaning. At only eight years old, she must now navigate life without the mother whose presence, affection and guidance she cherished.
Her tribute showed that despite the finality of death, the relationship between a mother and daughter does not simply disappear. The memories, lessons and love shared between them remain part of the child’s life.
As Moselakgomo was laid to rest, Khumo’s final words served as a touching farewell — a daughter telling her mother that she remains loved, remembered and deeply missed.
Her message is a reminder of the lasting impact a parent can have on a child and the enduring memories that remain long after a loved one is gone.
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