Convicted murderer Najwa Petersen to be released on parole in November
Petersen was convicted of the 2006 murder of her husband, Taliep Petersen.Convicted murderer Najwa Petersen , who masterminded the murder of her husband, renowned musician Taliep Petersen, will be released on parole on 27 November.
"This decision was made in accordance with Section 73 of the Correctional Services Act, which requires that the minimum sentence period be served before parole consideration. The victims were involved in the parole-hearing process and have been informed of the CSPB's decision," DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said.
"She has participated in various rehabilitation programmes and will now be enrolled in pre-release programmes to prepare her for reintegration into society. Upon release, Petersen will serve the remainder of her sentence under the system of community corrections, monitored according to parole conditions," Nxumalo added.
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