‘Countless other Joshlins out there,’ trafficking expert tells Western Cape High Court

‘Countless other Joshlins out there,’ trafficking expert tells Western Cape High Court

Dr Marcel van der Watt said ‘trafficking in persons thrives in the shadows, exploiting environments of poverty, inequality and lack of awareness’.

Victim of greed & abuse: Court told Joshlin was likely exploited after being sold

In the ongoing sentencing of Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn – convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking in connection with missing girl Joshlin Smith – a human trafficking expert testified that there’s sufficient evidence to suggest Joshlin may have been harmed after being sold for financial gain. Sentencing began on Tuesday at the Western Cape High Court, sitting in the Saldanha Bay Multipurpose Centre. Expert witness …

Joslin Smith case: 'I don’t care what happens to Joslin'

Probation officer told the court that Steveno van Rhyn, one of Joslin Smith's convicted traffickers, doesn't care what happened to the Joslin Smith.