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Ailing judge pushes through as Joshlin Smith trial continues
Despite suffering from a lung infection, Judge Nathan Erasmus continues to preside over the trial of Steveno van Rhyn, where inconsistencies in the accused's testimony are being scrutinised by State prosecutor Advocate Zelda Swanepoel.
Judgment imminent as state and defence brace for ruling
State Prosecutor Zelda Swanepoel dismisses claims of police assault and torture by Steveno Van Rhyn and Jacquen Appollis during the investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
Confession battle nears judgment as State, defence brace for ruling
During the trial of Steveno 'Steffie' Van Rhyn and Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, allegations of police torture emerged as they claimed to have been coerced into confessing to the kidnapping of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
Steveno van Rhyn details alleged assault and torture in Joshlin Smith case
Steveno van Rhyn takes the stand in the Joshlin Smith trial, recounting a harrowing tale of alleged kidnapping and assault by men he believed to be police officers, as the court seeks to determine the validity of his statements.
Steveno recounts alleged assault and torture during the Joshlin Smith investigation
Steveno van Rhyn testified in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday about his alleged kidnapping and torture by men he believed to be police officers during the investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
Identity of hotel staff witness protected in Joshlin Smith trial
The Joshlin Smith trial sees the court safeguarding the identity of a hotel staff witness, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Boeta's torture allegations scrutinised in Joshlin Smith trial cross-examination
Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis faces intense cross-examination in the Joshlin Smith trial, where his allegations of police torture are put to the test
Boeta faces tough cross-examination over torture allegations in Joshlin Smith trial
Boeta Appollis returns to the witness stand in the Joshlin Smith trial, facing tough cross-examination over his allegations of police torture and inconsistencies in his testimony.
Boeta returns to the stand amid allegations of police misconduct
Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis returns to the stand in the Joshlin Smith trial, facing intense cross-examination over his claims of police brutality, as the court investigates the validity of confessions made under duress.
Joshlin Smith trial: Appollis returns to the stand amid allegations of police misconduct
The seventh week of the Joshlin Smith trial sees Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis back on the stand, facing cross-examination over his claims of police brutality during his arrest. As the case unfolds at the Western Cape High Court, Appollis and his co-accused allege torture, while police deny all allegations.
Torture allegations dominate week in Joshlin Smith trial
Disturbing torture allegations surface during the Joshlin Smith trial, as accused individuals recount harrowing experiences of police brutality while the State contests the validity of their confessions.
'I thought I was going to die': Court questions Appollis' police brutality claims in Joshlin case
Dramatic courtroom confrontation unfolds as Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis details alleged torture by police in the Joshlin Smith case, while prosecutors question why his medical report shows minimal injuries despite claims of severe beatings.
'Highly unlikely': Prosecutor questions credibility of torture allegations in Joshlin case
'Hanging in the air with my legs up': Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis details horrific police torture claims while prosecutor Heeramun questions why his medical report shows only minor injuries in a critical development that could impact the missing Joshlin Smith case.
Jacquen Appollis details police brutality in Joshlin Smith case
In a gripping court testimony, Boeta Appollis reveals harrowing details of police brutality and coercion in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case.
'Do you know Jesus?': Appollis recounts chilling police abuse over Joshlin's disappearance
Boeta Appollis, the last person to see six-year-old Joshlin Smith before her disappearance, testifies in court about alleged police brutality and coercion during his interrogation.
'My legs were in the air, and my head was down': Boeta claims police assault in Joshlin Smith case
Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, boyfriend of Joshlin’s mother Racquel “Kelly” Smith, testified on Friday as part of the ongoing trial-within-a-trial that aims to determine whether confessions made by the accused were obtained through coercion.
Joshlin Smith trial: Anticipation builds as Boeta and Steveno prepare to testify
Defence lawyers challenge the validity of Steveno 'Steffie' van Rhyn's confession in the ongoing trial concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, raising questions about his mental state during the confession.