Joslin Smith
Joslin Smith is a seven-year-old girl who has been reported missing, prompting a high-profile legal case involving her mother and others, raising significant concerns about child safety and police procedures.
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Joslin Smith, who was six years old when she disappeared in February last year, remains missing.
Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-06-11
Joslin Smith is a little girl who is still missing.
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Joslin Smith was kidnapped and trafficked by Jacquen Appollis, Steveno van Rhyn, and Kelly Smith.
Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Joslin Smith was allegedly kidnapped from her home and has not been seen since.
Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Joslin Smith is the victim in the trial concerning her alleged kidnapping and trafficking.
Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
Joslin has been missing since 19 February 2024.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Joslin Smith went missing from her home in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Joslin has not been seen since she was allegedly sold 'for her eyes and skin'.
Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Joslin Smith has not been seen since Monday 19 February 2024.
State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
Joslin Smith is the daughter of Kelly Smith, who was allegedly sold to a sangoma.
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24Joslin Smith is the child involved in the kidnapping and human trafficking case.
State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19Joslin Smith has been missing since 19 February 2024 and was wanted by a sangoma for her 'eyes and skin'.
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Joslin Smith went missing from her home in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay.
Joslin: Is the state at fault too? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-14
Joslin has been missing since 19 February of that year.
Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-13
Joslin Smith is a seven-year-old girl who has been missing since February 19, 2024.
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-06
Joslin Smith is a seven-year-old girl who is currently missing.
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-04
