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Joshlin Smith Kidnapping

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Kelly Smith, the mother of Joslin Smith.
CHILD TRAFFICKING CASE

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

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
Joshlin Smith, of, Saldanha Bay, has been missing since 19 February 2024. Image: Sourced
BOETA APPOLLIS TRIAL

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

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Lourentia Lombaard burst into tears while being questioned by the judge.
CHILD TRAFFICKING

Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies

Judge Nathan Erasmus had earlier cautioned Lourentia Lombaard that her testimony would determine her credibility

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Kelly Smith, mother of missing girl Joslin Smith, takes notes during the trial on Tuesday.
CHILD TRAFFICKING

Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians

A ‘Nigerian man’ allegedly told Smith that the child was in a container, on a boat, heading for West Africa, the court heard

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read