1 week ago Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child

Former accused turned state witness Lourentia Lombaard faced intense questioning on Tuesday in the ongoing trial related to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, specifically regarding her decision not to participate in the search for the missing girl. During cross-examination by defence attorneys representing the accused, Lombaard was challenged about her earlier testimony implicating Joshlin’s mother,… Read More »Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child The post Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Key witness continues testimony about R20k exchanged for Joshlin

Lombaard explains what happened to the money once the sangoma had paid the accused for Joshlin.

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2 w. ago Key witness in Joshlin Smith case says she was tortured at safe house

The state's key witness in the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard has been cross-examined.

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2 w. ago Key witness quizzed on the day Joshlin Smith was taken to a car

Lombaard is adamant that she is telling the truth about Appollis and Smith.

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2 w. ago Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial

On the 14th day of the Joshlin Smith trial, key witness Laurentia Lombaard stunned the court by confessing she lied to police during her arrest, casting doubts on her credibility under intense cross-examination. Defense attorney Fanie Harmse, representing Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, rigorously questioned Lombaard about discrepancies between her courtroom testimony and earlier police statements. Lombaard… Read More »Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial The post Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago New Research Shows Diabetes Rising Faster Than Expected in Africa

A new study has revealed that type 2 diabetes is rising faster in sub-Saharan Africa than previously thought, potentially affecting millions more in the coming decades. The research, published in The Lancet, found that diabetes prevalence could nearly double initial estimates, with urbanization, poor diets, and lack of healthcare access as key drivers. Experts highlight… Read More »New Research Shows Diabetes Rising Faster Than Expected in Africa The post New Research Shows Diabetes Rising Faster Than Expected in Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout

South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, appears to have been frozen out in Washington, failing to secure key meetings with State Department officials and key Republicans. Rasool, who occupied the same position during the Obama administration, is likely being shut out due to his pro-Palestinian stance and past criticism of Trump. His ordeals… Read More »US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout The post US Sidelines South Africa’s Ambassador Amid Political Fallout first appeared on iAfrica.

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