Missing Children South Africa
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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
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
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
‘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
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
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