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Tazne van Wyk’s killer sentenced to 9 life terms
Moehydien Pangaker has been sentenced to nine life terms. Pangaker was found guilty of 21 of the 27 charges he…
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Tazne van Wyk’s killer sentenced to 225 years in jail
The man convicted of kidnapping and murdering eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk was in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday…
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Tazne van Wyk murder: State seeking at least 9 life sentences for the killer
The State is calling for at least nine life sentences to be handed down to the man found guilty of…
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Tazne van Wyk’s mother satisfied her murdered daughter is finally getting justice
The mother of murdered eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk says it was difficult being present in court, listening to details of…
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Tazne van Wyk’s murderer found guilty
The Western Cape High Court has found Moyhdian Pangkaeker guilty of kidnapping, rape, murder, and the desecration of eight-year-old Tazne…
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Civil groups call for life sentences for Tazne Van Wyk’s alleged killer
Civil society groups are calling for multiple life sentences with no chance of parole for Moehydien Pangaker. The 56-year-old is…
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Tazne van Wyk case: Defence warns the State against danger of using alleged child molester
The lawyer acting for Moyhdian Pangkaeker – the man accused of kidnapping, raping, mutilating, and murdering Tazne van Wyk –…
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Tazne van Wyk murder accused claims 4 foreigners are responsible for her death
The man accused of the rape and murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk claims four foreign nationals are responsible. The…
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Elsies River man to appear in court in connection to rape of 10-year-old girl
An Elsies River man is expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the rape…
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Tazne van Wyk murder trial delayed after accused attacked en route to court
The trial of a man accused of the rape and murder of eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk has hit a minor…
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Tazne van Wyk murder accused beaten up while being transported to trial
The man accused of the murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk has been beaten up while making his way to…
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Tazne van Wyk’s murder and rape trial continues today
At the murder trial of 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk, the testimony of an Elsies River resident resumes in the Western…
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Elsies River hopes Tazne van Wyk murder trial won’t be drawn-out process
An Elsies River community hopes the trial of an alleged child killer is not a drawn-out process. The man accused…
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WC safety dept hopes May trial will bring Tazne van Wyk’s family closer to peace
The Western Cape Community Safety department said it hopes justice will prevail in the matter against a man accused of…
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Tazne van Wyk rapist and murder accused to go on trial in May
The man accused of the rape and murder of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk from Elsies River will go on trial…
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Tazne van Wyk murder case postponed
The rape and murder case of eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk has been postponed. Her alleged child killer Moehydien Pangaker appeared…
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Case against Tazne van Wyk’s alleged killer postponed to next week
The case against an alleged child killer in Elsies River has been postponed for another pre-trial conference next week. The…
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President Ramaphosa’s promise to family of murdered toddler not fulfilled
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dispatched one of his top advisers to deal with the shocking and embarrassing incident in which…
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President Cyril Ramphosa in shock that Tazne van Wyk’s family was given a Wendy house
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his shock and embarrassment that the promises he made to the mother of a girl…
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Tazne van Wyk murder case postponed to July due to Covid-19 lockdown
Moyhdian Pangarker, 54, the man accused of raping and murdering 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk of Connaught Estate, Elsies River who…
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CT commissioner accused of not responding to requests to explain early parole releases
The regional commissioner of the Parole Board has come under fire for not responding to requests from the provincial legislature’s…
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Young boy allegedly murdered by parolee
Another Western Cape child has been murdered – allegedly by a parolee and on the same day that eight-year-old Tazne…
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Despite some flaws, SA’s parole system isn’t broken – Lamola
The minister said a full review was underway to identify who or what faulted the process, which resulted in Tazne…
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We have failed this child – Cele tells mourners at Tazne van Wyk’s funeral
Authorities have indicated they would review the parole system. Government systems failed Tazne van Wyk who was kidnapped and murdered…
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We need drastic action from the community – Tazne van Wyk’s family
Family representative Ronnie Noemdoe said they are not sure what to say. The family of slain eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk…
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Final farewell for Tazne van Wyk
Thousands of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of the eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk. Her body was found outside…
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Western Cape a step closer to appointing Children’s Commissioner
The Standing Committee on Social Development last week spent three days interviewing 13 shortlisted candidates and was currently compiling a…
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Calls mount for return of death penalty after Ramaphosa visits Tazne van Wyk’s family
Elsies River community called for the return of the death penalty as President Cyril Ramaphosa grabbed the mic, preparing to…
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Elsies River community visits Tazne Van Wyk’s family
Community members and friends are offering their support to the family of Tazne Van Wyk. The eight-year-old’s murder sent shock…
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Elsies River community gather to mourn Tazne van Wyk
Scores of people — including the grieving mother, Carmen van Wyk — are gathered at the United Reformed Church in…
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SAPS to continue monitoring Parow following 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk’s death
The frustrated community members attended the court appearance of the man accused of killing eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk. Police said…
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Residents bay for blood as Tazne van Wyk’s alleged killer is charged
Angry residents stormed the courtroom, torched homes and flipped a car as outrage seized the city when Tazne van Wyk’s…
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Parliament outraged at murder of Tazné van Wyk
Parliament is outraged at the kidnapping and murder of Tazné van Wyk. The committee on Women and Youth says the…
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House set alight over Tazné van Wyk’s murder
Angry community members have set fire to a house in Parow, Cape Town. They believe Tazné van Wyk (8) was…
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Tazne van Wyk murder – Angry community members look to force way into court
People outside the courtroom door were chanting ‘We want justice’ and ‘Let us in’ as several police officers tried to…
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Family pleads for justice for slain daughter
The family Tazne Van Wyk is pleading with the president for justice. The eight-year-old was murdered outside Worcester in the…
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Body of Tazne Van Wyk has been found & suspect arrested
The body of Tazne Van Wyk (8) has been found outside Worcester in the Western Cape. One suspect, Moehydien Pangaker…
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R10 000 reward to find missing eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk
Western Cape Provincial Minister of Community Safety Albert Fritz reiterates that Tazne Van Wyk needs to be brought home. Western…
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Tazne van Wyk search – Landlord’s life turned upside down, house vandalised
The landlord of Moehydien Pangaker, the person of interest in the disappearance of 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk, said his life…
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Search for Tazne van Wyk intensifies
More than 100 volunteers and residents on Saturday continued the search for Tazne van Wyk, 8, who went missing in…
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Western Cape cops call for help in finding missing Tazne van Wyk
Tazne van Wyk was last seen on Friday after leaving her house on her way to a nearby shop. Police…
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