Nathan Erasmus
Nathan Erasmus is a judge presiding over the trial of Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, who face serious charges related to the kidnapping and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
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Judge Nathan Erasmus sentenced three individuals for kidnapping and trafficking.
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-30
Judge Nathan Erasmus sentenced Raquel Kelly Smith to life in prison and expressed that there was no justification for her actions.
السجن مدى الحياة لأم باعت طفلتها
United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus read out the sentences for Racquel Chantel Smith and her accomplices.
South African woman sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter | News
Jamaica· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus sentenced Racquel Smith to life imprisonment for her crimes.
Mujer fue condenada a cadena perpetua por secuestrar y vender a su hija de 6 años por mil dólares
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus sentenced Racquel Kelly Smith and her accomplices to life in prison for human trafficking.
Güney Afrika'da kan donduran ticaret: 6 yaşındaki kızını 'Şifacı'ya sattı
Turkey· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus delivered the sentences for Raquel Kelly Smith and her accomplices.
Jutarnji list - Djevojčica (6) nestala pred kućnim pragom, istraga je otkrila nezapamćeno zvjerstvo, majka je upravo osuđena na doživotnu kaznu
Croatia· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus sentenced Jacquen Appollis, Steveno van Rhyn, and Kelly Smith to life imprisonment.
Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus announced the life sentences for the traffickers of Joshlin Smith.
South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and delivered the sentences to the convicted trio.
Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial of Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn.
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Judge Nathan Erasmus read out the guilty verdicts during the trial.
Woman convicted of selling, kidnapping 6-y-o daughter | World NewsJamaica· 2025-05-04
Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and found Smith guilty of trafficking and kidnapping.
S'African mother found guilty of selling young daughter
Nigeria· 2025-05-02
Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the case during the trial.
Mother Kelly convicted of kidnapping daughter in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Judge Nathan Erasmus is presiding over the trial-within-a-trial.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08
Nathan Erasmus is the judge presiding over the trial concerning Joslin Smith.
Medical examiner refutes accused’s claims of abuse in Joslin Smith trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-04
Judge Nathan Erasmus allowed a question during the cross-examination.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the high-profile trial of three people accused of kidnapping and trafficking six-year-old Joslin Smith.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Judge Nathan Erasmus is presiding over the trial.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Judge Nathan Erasmus interjected to clarify whether the R1 000 Smith had allegedly promised her for remaining silent had played a role in her inaction.
Star witness in Joslin Smith case says silence was driven by fear, drugs and hush money – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and summarized the testimony of witnesses.
Court hears that Kelly Smith orchestrated Joslin’s sale to sangoma, others probably involved ‘by chance’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24Judge Nathan Erasmus was questioning Lombaard about inconsistencies in her statements.
State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-19Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and made decisions regarding media restrictions.
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-06
Nathan Erasmus is the judge presiding over the trial.
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-04
Judge Nathan Erasmus stated that the three defendants could face life in prison if found guilty.
A South African woman goes on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her daughter | World NewsJamaica· 2025-03-03Nathan Erasmus is the judge presiding over the trial of the accused.
Accused in Joshlin Smith case plead not guilty to kidnapping, trafficking as trial begins – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03