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Moyhdian Pangkaeker, convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering Tazné van Wyk, was handed down nine life sentences by the Western Cape high court. The sentences will run concurrently. (David Harrison/M&G)

Eight-year-old Tazné van Wyk’s murderer receives nine life sentences

Western Cape high court finds Moyhdian Pangkaeker showed no remorse, was unlikely to be rehabilitated and needed to be removed from society

Moyhdian Pangkaeker, convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering Tazné van Wyk, was handed down nine life sentences by the Western Cape high court. The sentences will run concurrently. (David Harrison/M&G)

State wants 225 years for repeat offender found guilty of murdering Tazné van Wyk

Defence counsel for Moyhdian Pangkaeker tells the Western Cape high court one or more life sentences would be like a death sentence, asks for 30 years

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Victim’s DNA speaks beyond the grave: Court finds accused guilty of Tazné van Wyk murder

Moyhdian Pangkaeker found guilty on 21 charges including rape, murder and kidnapping of the eight year old girl

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Tazné van Wyk murder trial concludes, judgment expected next month

Man accused of the rape and murder of the young girl still maintains his innocence

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Tazné van Wyk murder accused sticks to claim of kidnap by four foreigners

The state tells Moyhdian Pangkaeker that he is a dangerous person, and that he killed and raped the child

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Tazné van Wyk murder accused admits to absconding parole

Moyhdian Pangkaeker evaded the justice system for about four years during which time he twice absconded while on parole. He faces 27 charges, 24 of which he allegedly committed…

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Tazné van Wyk murder trial: Witness says the accused was in the area on the day the girl disappeared

Police witness struggles to recall details of murder investigation because of memory loss caused by Covid-19 infection

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

Tazné van Wyk murder trial: Accused ‘severely’ assaulted on way to court

It is unclear whether the murder accused will lay charges against two inmates after being beaten up in the vehicle transporting them to court

Tazné van Wyk murder accused was out on parole

Moyhdian Pangkaeker absconded from parole twice yet was released on a warning three days after his arrest for assault in 2019, just months before the eight-year-old’s death

Moyhdian Pangkaeker, the man accused of murdering eight-year-old Tazné van Wyk

Tazné van Wyk murder trial: twin sister of accused brought in as state witness

Murder accused’s twin sister tells court of interacting with the accused two days after the deceased went missing