Key highlights from Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial

'Doesn't deserve to be a mom': Kelly Smith's brother speaks out

Zhandrew Daniels, the younger brother of Kelly Smith – the mother of missing Joslin Smith – has appealed to the public not to condemn his family based on his sister’s actions. This comes days after Kelly’s sister, Mickeyla Daniels, testified against her sibling, who is accused of trafficking her child for the purpose of exploitation. The trial is taking place in the High Court, sitting at the Saldanha Bay Multipurpose Centre. Little Joslin went …

Joslin Smith: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & Guardian

Lourentia Lombaard, the woman who was initially an accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking case of young Joslin Smith, burst into tears and had to be helped from the stand while testifying at the Western Cape high court on Wednesday. Lombaard, a frequent drug user who was “smoking tik” with the accused on the day before, and of, Joslin’s appearance, turned state witness last year. The dramatic scene played out as Judge Nathan Erasmus — k…

Key highlights from Day 12 of the Joshlin Smith trial

Kidnapping trial of Joshlin Smith

The kidnapping and human trafficking trial of three accused in the disappearance of five-year-old Joshlin Smith is continuing on Tuesday in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay.

Joshlin Smith trial: 'I tried to stop Kelly, but she wouldn't listen'

Lourentia Lombaard, a friend of Joshlin's mother, became emotional and appealed to whoever had Joshlin to bring her back.

Search for Missing Six-Year-Old Joslin Smith Takes a New Turn After Mother’s Shocking Claim

Authorities and the community of Saldanha Bay remain on high alert as the search for six-year-old Joslin Smith continues. Joslin was reported missing on February 19, 2024, prompting an extensive search by both local residents of Diazville and law enforcement. However, the investigation has taken a dramatic turn following a startling statement made by her mother, Kelly Smith. According to an anonymous source, Smith allegedly told one of Joslin’s …