Lentswe, Potchefstroom - Nomsa Jas was murdered after she was taken. The bright young woman disappeared on August 25 after she knocked off from work at the Dischem at Mooiriver Mall. This past Sunday September 8 her family’s worst fears came true when her body was found near Carletonville. Shortly after Jas was reported missing, police found her abandoned vehicle at a mall in Daveyton. North West police confirmed that a Mozambican man was arrested and charged with the murder of the 26-year-old woman. According to Lt Col Amanda Funani, police spokesperson, a joint operation between the North West and Gauteng police led them to the 29-year-old suspect.
Sinethembe Mabaso (29) briefly appeared in the Carletonville Magistrates Court on Tuesday September 10. He was charged with murder and theft of a motor vehicle. The matter was remanded to 16 September for legal aid and a possible bail application.
The Provincial Police Commissioners of North West and Gauteng, Lt Gen Sello Kwena and Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni welcomed the arrest and indicated that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that justice is served. The two Provincial Commissioners applauded the team members for their tireless efforts that led to the breakthrough.
Jas grew up in Klerksdorp and lived in Potchefstroom. Funeral details were not known at the time of going to press.
