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Taliep Petersen’s murder mastermind, Najwa Dirk, granted parole

# Najwa Dirk, who was convicted of orchestrating the 2006 murder of her husband, music icon Taliep Petersen, has been granted parole after 18-years. Her release, pending strict parole conditions, may face appeal from Petersen’s family. Dirk’s parole follows extensive evaluations of her mental and emotional state. A community imbizo in Athlone, Cape Town, is expected to discuss her parole. Dirk remains in the city’s Pollsmoor prison, with the Department of Correctional Services yet to confirm the official decision.