The Western Cape government said it wanted answers on how the man accused of kidnapping and murdering eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk was out on parole.
Cape Town - The Western Cape government on Tuesday said it wanted answers on how the man accused of kidnapping and murdering eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk was out on parole following a string of convictions.
Community safety MEC, Albert Fritz said the provincial government shared the anger of residents that the man who allegedly murdered Tazne had been released on parole despite having many prior convictions. “It is the job of our justice system to keep criminals behind bars. If it is true that this suspect, who had previously been convicted and released 11 times, was able to get parole and commit this violent crime, then our criminal justice system has failed our residents. Further investigation is needed into the systemic issues faced by our parole system,” said Fritz in a statement.
According to reports that emerged after his court appearance last week, the charges faced by Moehydien Pangaker, 54, had previously included possession of a stolen vehicle, assault, murder, theft and house breaking. In 2008, Pangaker was sentenced for kidnapping, child abuse and culpable homicide and received a 10-year sentence.
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