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Social media reacts to sentencing of trio found guilty of child trafficking in Joshlin Smith case
Social media reacts to sentencing in Joshlin Smith court case
Joshlin Smith: Alleged arsonist is the cousin of Monteshca Kekana - the murdered Saldanha girl who disappeared 16 years ago
The disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has not only devastated her family but has also reopened old wounds in the community, as the tragic case triggers memories of past trauma and unresolved grief
End of May sentencing for those convicted in Joshlin Smith kidnapping
Three offenders convicted in the kidnapping of six-year-old Joshlin Smith are set for sentencing at the end of May, with the hearings taking place close to the community affected by her disappearance.
Sentencing set for end of May in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case
Sentencing for the three convicted kidnappers of six-year-old Joshlin Smith is set for late May, as the community of Diazville seeks answers and justice for the missing child.
Guilty verdicts in the Joshlin Smith case: Accused treated her as a commodity
After a lengthy trial, the Western Cape High Court has found all three accused guilty in the case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, highlighting the disturbing realities of child trafficking and community vulnerability.
‘She was treated like a commodity’: All three accused found guilty in Joshlin Smith case
Three individuals were convicted of human trafficking in the heart-wrenching case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, prompting a national conversation about the systemic failures that allowed this tragedy to occur.
'I just want my grandchild back' -Joshlin Smith's grandmother
Following the conviction of Joshlin Smith's kidnappers by the Western Cape High Court, her family and community are left heartbroken and desperate for answers about her fate.
Family's anguish: 'I just want my grandchild back' as court convicts kidnappers
As the Western Cape High Court convicts three individuals in the kidnapping of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, her family continues to seek answers about her whereabouts.
Family's anguish continues as court convicts kidnappers of Joshlin Smith
After the Western Cape High Court convicts the kidnappers of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, her family and community are left in anguish, desperately seeking answers about her fate.
WATCH LIVE: Judgment Day in Joshlin Smith trial
Community members gather in Diazville as the Western Cape High Court prepares to deliver a verdict in the high-profile Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial, a case that has stirred emotions and sparked a search for justice.
Judgment day for the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial
As the Western Cape High Court prepares to deliver a verdict in the gripping Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial, the community of Diazville holds its breath, eager for justice.
Community holds its breath as Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial reaches verdict
Judge Nathan Erasmus is set to deliver judgment in the high-profile case that has gripped the Saldanha Bay community and beyond.
Judgment day approaches in the Joshlin Smith trial
With judgment day fast approaching, the community holds its breath as the Joshlin Smith trial concludes, following heated closing arguments from both sides.
Kelly Smith’s lawyer attacks the credibility of 204 witness
During a tense court session, Kelly Smith's lawyer questions the reliability of the State's primary witness, Lourentia Lombaard, in a high-profile trafficking case, raising concerns about inconsistencies in her testimony.
Kelly Smith's lawyer challenges key witness in human trafficking trial
In a gripping trial, Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith's lawyer casts doubt on a key witness's credibility, raising critical questions about the evidence in the case of her missing daughter, Joshlin.
Joshlin Smith trial | Judge set to deliver judgment this Friday
Defence attorneys in the high-profile Joshlin Smith trial are poised to present their closing arguments, following a dramatic challenge to the credibility of State witness Lourentia Lombaard, whose testimony has been crucial to the prosecution's case.
Lawyer criticises State's case as speculative in Joshlin Smith trial
In the ongoing Joshlin Smith trial, Advocate Nobahle Mkabayi argues that the State's case against Steveno van Rhyn is riddled with speculation and lacks compelling evidence, raising questions about the integrity of the prosecution.
Judge questions State's evidence in Joshlin Smith trial
Judge Nathan Erasmus scrutinises the State's case in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, revealing significant contradictions in witness testimonies that could impact the trial's outcome.
Joshlin Smith Trial: Defence challenges State witness credibility as closing arguments near end
Defence attorneys in the Joshlin Smith trial are set to present their closing arguments, following a strong challenge to the credibility of State witness Lourentia Lombaard, whose testimony has been pivotal to the prosecution's case.
Closing arguments in Joshlin Smith trial reveal shocking contradictions
Closing arguments in the trial of Joshlin Smith are set to reveal significant tensions and contradictions, as the prosecution and defence clash over the credibility of key witness Lourentia Lombaard.
Joshlin Smith trial: closing arguments uncover contradictions and tensions
Closing arguments in the Joshlin Smith trial reveal significant contradictions in witness testimony, as the defence challenges the credibility of State witness Lourentia Lombaard, while the prosecution maintains a strong case for human trafficking charges.
Judge Erasmus raises concerns over evidence in Joshlin Smith abduction case
Judge Nathan Erasmus scrutinises key witness testimonies in the complex and emotional case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith's disappearance, revealing inconsistencies that challenge the prosecution's narrative.
Defence questions reliability of key witness in Joshlin Smith case
The Joshlin Smith trial intensifies as the defence exposes contradictions in the main witness's testimony, questioning her credibility just before the final arguments.
Judge scrutinises evidence in Joshlin Smith's disappearance trial
Judge Nathan Erasmus raises critical questions about the State's evidence in the trial concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, highlighting major inconsistencies in witness testimonies that may influence the trial's outcome.
Judge questions State's evidence in Joshlin Smith trial
Judge Nathan Erasmus scrutinises the State's case in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, revealing significant contradictions in witness testimonies that could impact the trial's outcome.