Lourentia Lombaard
Lourentia Lombaard was a fourth accused in the case surrounding Joshlin Smith's disappearance but had her charges withdrawn when she became a state witness.
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Lourentia Lombaard testified about seeing Racquel Kelly Smith with her daughter before the disappearance.
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Turkey· 2025-05-29
Lourentia Lombaard was a friend and neighbor of Smith who turned state witness during the trial.
Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Lourentia Lombaard provided dramatic testimony during the trial as an accused-turned-state-witness.
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-28
Lourentia Lombaard turned state witness and admitted to withholding information about Joslin's case.
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-27
Lourentia Lombaard turned state witness and alleged that Smith sold Joshlin to a traditional healer.
Mother Kelly convicted of kidnapping daughter in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Lourentia Lombaard was accused four before becoming a state witness in the trial.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-09
Lourentia Lombaard was accused number four until she became a state witness.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08Lourentia Lombaard is a state witness in the trial regarding Joslin Smith.
Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
Lourentia Lombaard has turned state witness in the case.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Lourentia Lombaard has turned state witness in the kidnapping trial and her testimony has been dramatic.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Lourentia Lombaard is a former co-accused who turned state witness in the trial.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Lourentia Lombaard admitted she repeatedly withheld information from police about the alleged sale of the child, blaming fear, anger, drug use and a promised R1 000 payment.
Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Lourentia Lombaard is the state’s star witness in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joslin Smith.
State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
Lourentia Lombaard became a state witness in the trial against Kelly Smith and others.
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24Lourentia Lombaard burst into tears while being questioned by the judge.
State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19Lourentia Lombaard is a friend and neighbor of Kelly Smith who turned state witness in the trial.
Missing girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'United Kingdom· 2025-03-18Lourentia Lombaard testified about witnessing Kelly Smith with Joslin before her disappearance.
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Lourentia Lombaard, referred to as Rens or Rensie, has turned state witness in the case.
Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-13
Lourentia Lombaard, referred to as Rens or Rensie, has turned state witness in the trial.
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-06
Lourentia Lombaard, referred to as Rens, has turned state witness in the case.
Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-05
Lourentia Lombaard is a former accused who has turned state witness in the case.
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-04
Lourentia Lombaard was a fourth accused who turned state witness.
Accused in Joshlin Smith case plead not guilty to kidnapping, trafficking as trial begins – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03