Luyanda Mboniswa, who was convicted of killing Marike de Klerk, former wife of South Africa’s expresident FW de Klerk, will soon be released on parole. In this article, we explore Mboniswa’s case and the complexities of parole in South Africa’s justice system.
Lavona Solomon, the kidnapper responsible for one of the most sensational kidnapping cases in South African history, will be released on parole after serving a portion of her 10year prison sentence. ### The Crime
The release of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, the attackers of Alison Botha, has triggered outrage and fear among the South African public. Botha’s survival story in 1994, where she was brutally raped and assaulted, stabbed over 30 times, and left for dead, captured the nation’s attention, inspiring a book and an awardwinning documentary. The recent announcement of the release of her attackers, who were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, has reignited the public’s anger and concern for Botha’s safety.
The case against the five suspects accused of robbing German tourist Nick Frischke on the day he went missing has been postponed for further investigation. The accused faced a charge of aggravated robbery and will remain in custody. Carlo Guenantin, one of the accused, was previously convicted of attempted murder and released on parole last year. However, his parole is under revision following his failure to meet the conditions.
