Joslin Smith

Joslin Smith

child South Africa

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.

Born on Feb 19, 2016 (9 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,970,255
Power
11,627$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 7 5.00 2.37% +40% 59,308,690 1,970,255 $350,000 11,627$
Totals 7 59,308,690 1,970,255 $350,000 11,627$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith was allegedly kidnapped from her home and has not been seen since. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith is the victim in the trial concerning her alleged kidnapping and trafficking. 5

Andre Truter Stevano Van Rhyn Tanya Zimri Jacquen Appollis Hendrik Nel Nathan Erasmus Leon Hanana Kelly Smith Lourentia Lombaard
Mail & Guardian: Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin has been missing since 19 February 2024. 5

Leon Hanana Kelly Smith Jacquen Appollis Steveno Van Rhyn Wesley Lombard Lourentia Lombaard Nobahle Mkabayi Aradhana Heeramun Nathan Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith went missing from her home in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay. 5

Jacquen Appollis Andre Truter Fanie Harmse Wesley Lombard Stefano Van Rhyn Kelly Smith Nobahle Mkabayi Lourentia Lombaard Nathan Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin has not been seen since she was allegedly sold 'for her eyes and skin'. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Kelly Smith Rinesh Sivnarain Nathan Erasmus Ayanda Lombaard Jacquen Appollis Stefano Van Rhyn
Mail & Guardian: Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith has not been seen since Monday 19 February 2024. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Kelly Smith Rinesh Sivnarain Nobahle Mkabayi Stefano Van Rhyn Jacquen Appollis Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith is the daughter of Kelly Smith, who was allegedly sold to a sangoma. 5

Kelly Smith Jacquen Appollis Stefano Van Rhyn Lourentia Lombaard Nathan Erasmus Fanie Harmse
Mail & Guardian: Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith is the child involved in the kidnapping and human trafficking case. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Kelly Smith Nathan Erasmus Fanie Harmse Jacquen Appollis Stefano Van Rhyn
Mail & Guardian: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith has been missing since 19 February 2024 and was wanted by a sangoma for her 'eyes and skin'. 5

Kelly Smith Lourentia Lombaard Jacquen Appollis Steveno Van Rhyn Zelda Swanepoel Eben Van Tonder
Mail & Guardian: Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Joslin Smith went missing from her home in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay. 5

Kelly Smith Jacquen Appollis Steveno Van Rhyn Lourentia Lombard
Mail & Guardian: Joslin: Is the state at fault too? – The Mail & Guardian