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

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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.

Tearful witness halts Joslin Smith trial amid testimony confusion

An emotional breakdown in the Western Cape High Court forced a sudden pause in the ongoing trial related to the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Lourentia Lombaard, initially a suspect in the case before turning state witness, struggled to maintain her composure on the stand, ultimately collapsing in tears as she was confronted with inconsistencies in her testimony. The 32-year-old, who admitted to using drugs with the accused on the…

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.