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FILE. Convicted killer Nathaniel Mpoku sits in the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court during his sentencing on 5 June 2015. Picture: Aurelie Kalenga/EWN.

Nathaniel katlego mpoku

Cuburne Van Wyk: Family’s journey for closure not yet over

By Mia Lindeque

Nathaniel Mpoku who was sentenced to life in prison yesterday plans to appeal his conviction & sentence.

  • FILE: Convicted killer Nathaniel Mpoku sits in the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court during his sentencing on 5 June 2015. Picture: Aurelie Kalenga/EWN

    Cuburne Van Wyk's killer to be sentenced

    The 3-year-old toddler was murdered exactly a year ago.

    2519 days ago
  • Convicted killer Nathaniel Mpoku sits in the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court during his sentencing on 5 June 2015. Picture: Aurelie Kalenga/EWN.

    Cuburne Van Wyk's mom wants killer to be handed death sentence

    Lezelle van Wyk says Nathaniel Mpoku must be given the harshest possible sentence.

    2581 days ago
  • FILE: Cuburne van Wyk’s mother Lezell van Wyk. Picture: EWN.

    Cuburne van Wyk’s mom faces killer

    The boy’s burnt body was discovered by a passer-by at a mine dump in Reiger Park.

    2582 days ago
  • Convicted killer Nathaniel Mpoku sits in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court during his sentencing on 5 June 2015. Picture: Aurelie Kalenga/EWN.

    Sentencing of Cuburne Van Wyk killer postponed

    Nathaniel Mpoku was last month found guilty of kidnapping & killing the three-year-old.

    2582 days ago
  • FILE: Three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s mother Lezell being comforted outside court following another postponement in his murder case. 17 December 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN

    Cuburne Van Wyk's killer to be sentenced

    The parents say many questions remain unanswered about what really happened.

    2582 days ago
  • FILE: Cuburn van Wyk’s grandmother, Daphany Fredericks and the boy’s mother Lezell van Wyk outside court. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Cuburne Van Wyk's family demand apology from killer

    The family says they're relieved Nathaniel Mpoku was found guilty and now hope for a lengthy sentence.

    2596 days ago
  • FILE: Earlier, three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s family left the courtroom crying. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN"

    ‘It’s only logical that Mpoku killed Cuburne van Wyk’

    Judge Maluleke says Mpoku didn’t dispute some of the crucial evidence placing him directly at the crime scene.

    2597 days ago
  • FILE: Cuburne van Wyk. Picture: Supplied.

    Cuburne van Wyk case: Nathaniel Mpoku found guilty

    The judge has described Mpoku’s version as blatant untruths.

    2597 days ago
  • FILE: Three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s mother Lezell being comforted outside court following another postponement in his murder case. 17 December 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN

    Cuburne van Wyk murder trial draws to a close

    The accused, Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku, has been charged with kidnapping and murder of the three-year-old boy.

    2600 days ago
  • FILE: Three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s mother, Lezell, is comforted outside court on 17 December 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Cuburne van Wyk case: Family labels alleged killer a liar

    Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku has been charged with kidnapping and murdering the boy.

    2603 days ago
  • FILE. Cuburn van Wyk’s grandmother, Daphany Fredericks and the boy’s mother Lezell van Wyk outside court. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Cuburne van Wyk murder accused to give his version of events

    Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku is on trial for the 2014 murder of three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk.

    2603 days ago
  • Curburne van Wyk went missing in Reiger Park last year. Picture: Supplied

    Cuburne van Wyk murder trial to resume

    Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku is accused of kidnapping and killing Van Wyk in Reiger Park last year.

    2604 days ago
  • The parents of slain toddler Curburne van Wyk in Reiger Park. Picture: EWN.

    Reiger Park must get the justice it deserves, says slain boy's dad

    The community is hoping justice will be served in the Cuburne van Wyk murder trial in April this year.

    2732 days ago
  • Cuburn van Wyk’s grandmother, Daphany Fredericks and the boy’s mother Lezell van Wyk outside court. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Van Wyk family fears case will be withdrawn

    Cuburne van Wyk’s murder accused, Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku, is expected in court today.

    2733 days ago
  • Cuburn van Wyk’s grandmother and mother Lezell van Wyk outside the Boksburg Magistrates Court on 17 December 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Cuburne van Wyk's family slam lack of progress

    Van Wyk’s grandmother says it’s been a devastating time for the family.

    2751 days ago
  • Three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s mother Lezell being comforted outside court following another postponement in his murder case on 17 December 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Cuburne van Wyk murder case postponed

    Nathaniel Katlego Mpoku made a brief appearance in court this morning.

    2752 days ago
  • FILE: Three-year-old Cuburne van Wyk’s burnt body was found at a dump site in Reiger Park in August. Picture: Supplied.

    DPP to decide on prosecution of Cuburne van Wyk’s killer

    The child's burnt body was found at a dump site in Reiger Park in August.

    2759 days ago
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