Man in court for murder of Carletonville woman

Man in court for murder of Carltonville woman

A Mozambican national is expected to appear in the Oberholzer Magistrate’s Court for the kidnapping and murder of a 26-year-old woman in Carltonville.

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Nomsa Jass went missing after leaving work in Potchefstroom on 26 August.


Her decomposed body was found by police in Carltonville over the weekend, while her car was found in Springs.


Police spokesperson Amanda Funani said a search for the other suspect is underway.


"An intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of the suspect, and the partially decomposed body of Nomsa was discovered on Sunday in the bushes along the R501 road at Blybank, in Carletonville.


"The suspect was arrested and charged with kidnapping, robbery and murder," she said.


The suspect is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.


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