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Judge Nathan Erasmus
AI MANIPULATION

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’

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
The shack in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, where Joshlin lived with her mother Kelly and her three-year-old sister. (David Harrison/MG)
CHILD ABUSE

Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case

The state says the matter is ready to be transferred to the high court

  • Umamah Bakharia
2 min read
Joshlin Smith, of, Saldanha Bay, has been missing since 19 February 2024. Image: Sourced
ARTICLE

Search for Joshlin Smith has reached international shores

Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police service is working with Interpol and other organisations after a tip-off that the child could be overseas This content is restricted to…

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
The shack in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, where Joshlin lived with her mother Kelly and her three-year-old sister. (David Harrison/MG)
ARTICLE

Joshlin Smith: More blood-stained clothes sent for testing

Police confirmed that the items were found in a drain over the weekend, near the home of the six-year-old

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
Lourentia Lombaard appeared before the Vredenburg magistrate’s court on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
LAURENCIA LOMBAARD

Joshlin Smith: Accused abandons bail application

Police say information regarding the alleged confession will only be disclosed in court

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
The shack in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, where Joshlin lived with her mother Kelly and her three-year-old sister. (David Harrison/MG)
DIAZVILLE

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

  • Umamah Bakharia
7 min read