Joshlin Smith trial: State's key witness breaks down, gets medical attention from paramedics

Joslin Smith: Could the state’s ‘unsophisticated’ witness sink its case? – The Mail & Guardian

Lourentia Lombaard, the accused-turned-state-witness in the kidnapping and trafficking trial, has repeatedly lied to police This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membe…

Joshlin Smith: Laurentia Lombaard admits to lying to police official

Joshlin Smith kidnapping case continues

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial in the high court, sitting at Saldanha on the Cape West Coast, continues on Thursday.

Joshlin Smith trial: State's key witness breaks down, gets medical attention from paramedics

After several days on the witness stand, the State's key witness in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial broke down during cross-examination on Wednesday.

Joshlin Smith: Lombaard falls ill as timelines in testimony are disputed in cross-examination

As defence lawyer Fanie Harmse pressed Lombaard further, conflicting accounts and timelines added new layers of uncertainty to the case.

Joslin Smith case: Key witness caught in web of lies

Laurentia "Renz" Lombaard, a crucial witness in the Joslin Smith case, admitted to lying.