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Missing Children South Africa

Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial
National
/ 2 April 2025

Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial

Brigadier Leon Hanana told the court he had not personally interviewed the suspects and had received no reports of misconduct

By Des Erasmus
Where have your children gone, South Africa?
National
/ 28 March 2025

Where have your children gone, South Africa?

Of the more than 16 000 children who have been reported missing over 18 years, about 4 000 have never been found

By Lyse Comins
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’
National
/ 24 March 2025

Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’

Judge Nathan Erasmus provided a synopsis of events on Monday, given the often confusing testimony of the state’s star witness

By Des Erasmus
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection
National
/ 6 March 2025

‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection

Angry residents of Middelpos informal settlement heckled and swore at the mother of missing child Joslin Smith

By Des Erasmus
Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use
National
/ 5 March 2025

Joslin Smith: Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use

Two of the accused have alleged being assaulted and tortured and also detailed smoking tik on the day of Joslin’s disappearance

By Des Erasmus
Community clings to hope that Joshlin Smith will be found alive
National
/ 22 March 2024

Community clings to hope that Joshlin Smith will be found alive

Police have dismissed rumours that the six-year-old was kidnapped for muthi, saying there was no evidence of this

By Umamah Bakharia

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