11 h. ago Sentencing arrangements in Joshlin Smith kidnapping expected today

Judge Nathan Erasmus found Kelly Smith and co-accused guilty of kidnapping the 6-year-old, last week

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6 d. ago ‘Joshlin Smith case shows children’s safety is a community effort’

Judge Nathan Erasmus has convicted Joshlin's mother Kelly Smith and her co-accused.

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7 d. ago Prosecution in Joshlin Smith case hailed for successful conviction

Judge Nathan Erasmus found them guilty on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.

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7 d. ago Joshlin Smith’s grandmother still wants answer on her whereabouts

Kelly Smith's mother, Amanda Daniels Smith spoke to the media outside court.

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7 d. ago Judgment in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial to be delivered today

The state alleges the trio sold the little girl for R20 000.

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9 d. ago Closing arguments to continue in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial

Joshlin Smith disappeared from her Middelpos home in Saldanha Bay in February last year.

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1 week ago Joshlin Smith case is first of its kind in SA: State prosecutor

The state prosecutor says the Joshlin Smith case is the first of its kind in SA based on the facts.

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2 w. ago State witness to take the stand as Joshlin Smith trial continues

Jacquen Appollis, Steveno Van Rhynand and Kelly Smith stand accused of kidnapping Joshlin Smith.

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2 w. ago Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case

The lead investigator in the Joshlin Smith case has testified about why charges were withdrawn against a former accused, Phumza Sigaqa. Captain Wesley Lombard from the police’s anti-kidnapping unit continued giving evidence on Tuesday, detailing the steps taken during the investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with Jacquen… Read More »Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case The post Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago LIVE | Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial continues – 22 April 2025

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial continues at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay

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3 w. ago Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations

Confession statements by two accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial will be admitted as evidence, Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled on Thursday. The decision follows a trial within a trial, during which co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn alleged they had been tortured by police into confessing their involvement. Appollis, Van… Read More »Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations The post Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Accused two in Joshlin Smith’s case claims police tortured him

Accused number two in Joshlin Smith case says he was beaten repeatedly by police officers.

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3 w. ago Accused in Joshlin Smith trial claims he lied in confession statement

Accused informed the W.Cape High Court in Saldanha that his confession statement was fabricated.

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3 w. ago Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession

An accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith was subjected to intense cross-examination on Tuesday over specific details included in his confession to police. Jacquen Appollis, accused number one, alleges that he was tortured by police and then instructed on what to say in his statement. He claims detectives told him to implicate himself, co-accused… Read More »Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession The post Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 w. ago Judge uses humour to regain focus during Joshlin Smith court case

Judge has on more than one occasion asked Adv. Nobahle Mkabayi to place her questions into context.

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4 w. ago LIVE: Joshlin Smith’s kidnapping, human trafficking trial continues

Joshlin Smith's kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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