Nomvuzo Atoli’s family is breathing a sigh of relief following reports of the death of Sive Mpafa, who confessed to killing their daughter last year.
Family on edge after Atoliâs âkillerâ freed due to DNA backlog
By Velani Ludidi
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Cape Town - A family is living in fear after their daughterâs alleged killer was released from prison due to the national DNA backlog of over 200 000.
The family of murdered Nomvuzo Atoli said they are constantly watching over their shoulder following the release of alleged killer Sive Mpafa from jail.
Mpafa was released on May 12 after post-mortem results had not been made available, eight months after he was arrested in a hideout in the Eastern Cape.
Earlier this month, Police Minister Bheki Cele apologised for the backlog before the National Assembly, as there are more than 200 000 outstanding results.