24 h. ago The Joshlin Smith kidnapping accused’s trial within a trial to resume

The accused contend that their statements were given under duress and they were tortured by police.

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42 h. ago Accused claim confessions in Joshlin case were obtained under duress

Two accused in the Joshlin Smith case say their confessions were coerced.

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3 d. ago W Cape High Court reviews Van Rhyn’s confession amid torture claims

The court continues viewing video of Van Rhyn's confession amid torture claims in Joshlin Smith case

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5 d. ago SAPS hint on potential witness in Joslin Smith kidnapping case

Ayanda Letone's name keeps coming up in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith

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1 week ago Joshlin Smith kidnapping case headed for trial within a trial

Judge Nathan Erasmus will decide on what can and cannot be admissible.

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1 week ago Lombaard responsible for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance: Defence

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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1 week ago Judge issues stern warning to witness Lombaard in Joshlin Smith case

Yesterday's proceedings were adjourned early at the High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay.

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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 Witness in Joshlin Smith’s case overwhelmed by media attention

Witness in Joshlin Smith's case, Lorentia Lombaard, is being cross examined.

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2 w. ago Defence in Joshlin Smith’s case on attempt to discredit state witness

Appollis's lawyer, Fanie Harmse is attempting to discredit Lombaard as an unreliable witness

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2 w. ago State witness still under cross examination in Joshlin Smith’s trial

Jacquen Appollis, Kelly Smith and Steveno van Rhyn are on trial for Joshlin's disappearance.

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2 w. ago Smith dragged Joshlin into shack night before disappearance: Witness

Tshosa says she saw how the child's pink flip-flop fell off as her mother dragged her into the shack

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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 Joshlin Smith’s kidnapping trial resumes with witness testimony

Kelly Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, are on trial.

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3 w. ago Witness testifies on events leading to Joshlin Smith’s disappearance

Joshlin Smith disappeared on 19 February 2024 and her mother and two accused are on trial.

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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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