Dawid Fortuin

Dawid Fortuin

police officer South Africa

Sergeant Dawid Fortuin is a seasoned police officer with over 20 years of experience, currently serving in the Western Cape Organised Crime and Kidnapping Unit. He has played a pivotal role in the ongoing trial concerning the kidnapping and human trafficking of six-year-old Joslin Smith, where he conducted key interviews with the accused. During a recent court session, Fortuin provided testimony regarding his interview procedures, revealing that there are no standing orders mandating police officers to take notes during witness interviews. His statements and the handling of witness rights have come under scrutiny during cross-examination in this high-profile case.

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South Africa South Africa: Sergeant Dawid Fortuin was mentioned in the context of the alleged torture of Steveno van Rhyn. 3

Steveno Van Rhyn Joslin Smith Jacquen Appollis Nobahle Mkabayi Kelly Smith Makalima Phumza Sigaqa
Mail & Guardian: Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Dawid Fortuin is a police officer accused of taking advantage of Van Rhyn's vulnerability. 3

Joshlin Smith Nobahle Mkabayi Steveno Van Rhyn Wesley Lombard Jacquen Appollis Kelly Smith Phumza Sigaqa Lourentia Lombaard Philip Seekoei
Mail & Guardian: Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Sergeant Dawid Fortuin was being cross-examined by attorney Nobahle Mkabayi in the Joslin Smith kidnapping trial. 5

Nobahle Mkabayi Steveno Van Rhyn Jacquen Appollis Kelly Smith Wesley Lombard Lourentia Lombaard Nathan Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & Guardian