The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that the parole board has once again denied parole for convicted murderer Najwa Petersen. Najwa Petersen was convicted in 2006 for orchestrating the murder of her husband, musician and theatre legend Taliep Petersen.
SUPPLIEDTaliep Petersen was shot dead in his home in Athlone in December 2006. Najwa was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
“The parole board has directed that offender Petersen be
afforded a further profile. This includes the completion of a specified
intervention programme within a set time frame as recommended by the board,”
said Singabakho Nxumalo. Correctional Services spokesperson.
Petersen also unsuccessfully applied for parole last year.
Her parole application will only be reconsidered once she
completes the additional rehabilitation programmes.
“That will include all other related requirements,” he
said.
Done By: Mitchum George
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