Trial of Joslin Smith’s disappearance begins at Saldanha Bay high court

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Expert says Judge Erasmus made an example out of Kelly Smith

Following the verdict that Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn have each been sentenced to life in prison over the disappearance of Smith's young daughter, Joslin, Shaheda Omar, the Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic, told VOC News the sentence serves multiple purposes, including public assurance. “The sentences handed down to them is a small victory. It serves as justice to the victim and public assurance. While she […]

today30 May 2025

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Trial of Joslin Smith’s disappearance begins at Saldanha Bay high court

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joslin Smith is set to commence on Monday (3 March) at the Circuit High Court in Saldanha Bay. Her mother, Kelly Smith, along with co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, are facing charges of kidnapping and trafficking. Joslin, a Grade 1 student at Diazville Primary School, went missing from the Middelpos informal settlement on 19 February 2024. Speaking to VOC News, Saldanha […]

today3 March 2025

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