Kidnapping Trial South Africa
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Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial
Two men accused, alongside the child’s mother, of kidnapping and trafficking her last year have alleged being abused into confessing to information relating to her disappearance
Denials of police torture dominate week five of Joslin Smith kidnapping trial
A female sergeant has been accused of taking part in the alleged torture of accused two, but senior officers denied any knowledge or involvement
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
Joslin Smith: State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama
Judge Nathan Erasmus said this was not the first time Lorentia Lombaard became unwell ‘when it came to crunch time’