Child Trafficking Case
latest news & developments
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping
A human expert trafficking testified in aggravation of sentence on Tuesday, saying the sale of the child was premeditated and there was plenty of time to stop it
Joslin Smith: Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession
Sergeant Dawid Fortuin took advantage of Steveno van Rhyn’s ‘youth and vulnerability’, according to attorney Nobahle Mkabayi
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
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week
Judge Nathan Erasmus said online harassment threatened trust in South Africa’s justice system and caused ‘suspicion’
‘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
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial
A second police witness on Tuesday told the court that Kelly Smith’s partner was uncooperative when questioned