Joslin Smith
Joslin Smith trial: Kelly Smith, Jacquin Appollis, Steveno van Rhyn sentenced to life imprisonment
Kelly Smith, Jacquin Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been sentenced to life imprisonment after a lengthy trial into the disappearance of Joslin Smith.
Joslin Smith: Jacquin Appollis' lawyer blames drugs for his actions
The lawyer of Jacquin Appollis, who was found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking Joslin Smith, said his decisions influenced by the drugs he took.
Kelly Smith weeps as Joslin Smith's grandmother blasts her in victim impact statements
Kelly Smith's mother's victim impact statement was read in the Western Cape High Court's sitting of her sentencing proceedings in Saldanha Bay on 28 May.
Steveno van Rhyn branded a menace to society, social worker says he showed no sympathy for Joslin
Steveno van Rhyn has been described as a menace to society who showed no remorse or sympathy for Joslin Smith, according to social worker Errol Peterson.
Joslin Smith trial: Kelly maintains her innocence, claims the court was biased and witnesses lied
Racquel “Kelly" Smith maintains she doesn't know what happened to Joslin, and instead blamed the courts, her lawyer, and the witnesses who testified against her.
Human trafficking in South Africa: Private investigator weighs in on crime after Joslin Smith case
Private investigator Haroon Sader has weighed in on the growing trend of human trafficking cases in the country, detailing how easily it is done.
Joslin Smith trial: Separate hearing to be held for Lourencia Lombaard, judge yet to decide her fate
Judge Nathan Erasmus is yet to decide on whether Lourencia Lombaard will be granted immunity after turning State witness in the Joslin Smith trial.
Calls for Kelly Smith to divulge Joslin's location mount as she awaits her sentencing
Save the Children has called for convicted kidnapper and trafficker Kelly Smith to reveal the identity of her child, Joslin, whom she sold for R20,000 in 2024.
Joslin Smith trial: Judge Nathan Erasmus annoyed as convicted trio arrives one hour late for court
Kelly Smith, Jacquin Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn arrived to court one hour later than scheduled for their latest appearance, leaving the presiding judge annoyed.
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