Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith, the mother of Joshlin Smith, is currently facing charges of kidnapping and trafficking in connection with her daughter's disappearance, having pleaded not guilty as her trial commenced in the Western Cape High Court.
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Kelly Smith SC has been appointed to carry out the new investigation into Mr Jacobs.
DAA commits to pausing investigation into Kenny Jacobs pending hearing – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-12
Kelly Smith was another of Karen Carney's inspirations and teammates during her England career.
‘It crushed my confidence. I’ve never got over it’: Karen Carney on online abuse – and how Strictly is rebuilding her | Strictly Come Dancing
United Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Lauren James is earning comparisons to one of the all-time England greats Kelly Smith.
Lauren James returns for England side as boost for Euro 2025United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Kelly Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping and to life imprisonment for trafficking her daughter.
Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-06-11
Kelly Smith was sentenced to life in prison for selling her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin.
Afrique du Sud : une mère condamnée à perpétuité pour avoir vendu sa fille
Burkina Faso· 2025-05-30
Kelly Smith was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking.
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Kelly Smith was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joslin Smith.
Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Kelly Smith was sentenced to life in prison for selling her daughter.
Zuid-Afrikaanse moeder die haar dochter (6) verkocht veroordeeld tot levenslange celstraf: ’Ik heb iets doms gedaan’ | Buitenland
Netherlands· 2025-05-29
Kelly Smith was sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking her six-year-old daughter.
South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29Kelly Smith is involved in a court case regarding the kidnapping and trafficking of her daughter, Joslin Smith.
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin Smith, who reported her daughter missing.
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-27
Kelly Smith expressed her disbelief and pride in the squad's performance during the final.
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final – as it happened | Women's Champions LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Kelly Smith has been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, Joshlin.
Mother Kelly convicted of kidnapping daughter in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Kelly Smith is Joslin's mother and has been charged in connection with the kidnapping.
Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Kelly Smith, the mother of Joslin, is accused of orchestrating the sale of her child.
Cop ‘asked me if I know Jesus’ — accused one in Joslin Smith kidnapping takes the stand – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-11
Kelly Smith is accused number three and the mother of Joslin Smith.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-09
Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin and partner of Jacquen Appollis.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08Kelly Smith criticized the quality of American products compared to those from Canada and Europe.
Mass anti-Trump protests in US cities see Americans express their fear and loathing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Kelly Smith is accused number three and the mother of Joslin Smith.
Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
Kelly Smith, Joslin's mother, was in a relationship with one of the accused.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin and partner to Jacquen Appollis, both of whom are accused in the trial.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin Smith and is accused in the trial.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
The state says Smith, the third accused in the case, received R20 000 for the child on Sunday, 18 February 2024.
Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin and is implicated in the alleged sale of her daughter.
State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
Kelly Smith was the instigator and executor of the plan to sell her daughter to a sangoma.
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin and allegedly involved in the plan to sell her children.
State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19Her mother Kelly reported the girl missing hours later.
Vermiste Joshlin (6) mogelijk door moeder verkocht aan ’toverdokter’ vanwege haar blauwgroene ogen en blanke huid | BuitenlandNetherlands· 2025-03-19Kelly Smith has been accused of orchestrating her daughter Joshlin's kidnapping.
Missing girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'United Kingdom· 2025-03-18Kelly Smith is the mother of Joslin Smith and has been implicated in her disappearance.
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Kelly Smith has been charged with the kidnapping and human trafficking of her daughter, Joslin.
Joslin: Is the state at fault too? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-14