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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, the mother of Joslin Smith.
BOETA APPOLLIS

Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’

State witness Lourentia Lombaard continued her testimony on Monday, sharing chilling details in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
Black cctv outside the building, home security system. Photo: Getty Images
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Many sacrifices, little protection for state witnesses

People in South Africa’s witness programme often feel frightened and undervalued

  • Eunice Masson
8 min read