Pangaeker's death haunts Tazne's family

THE Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed the death of Moyhdian Pangaeker, who was sentenced for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk. Her parents confirmed they had not been informed about his passing but heard the news for the first time from the Cape Argus yesterday.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

They said that despite his death, his actions destroyed their lives due to the negligence of the state after he was released out on parole and that justice would now never be served for their daughter.

In a statement shared with the media, DCS spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said Pangaeker had died in his sleep.

"The Department of Correctional Services confirms the passing of offender Moyhdian Pangaeker. He died in his sleep and was discovered by officials on November 18. Pangaeker was serving a life sentence at Brandvlei Maximum Centre for multiple offences, including seven counts of rape, five counts of assault, five counts of common assault, one count of corpse violation, and one count of murder. The family has been duly informed of this unfortunate incident."