Nathan Erasmus

Nathan Erasmus

judge South Africa

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,829,522
Power
10,797$
Sentiment
5.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 7 5.43 2.37% +30% 59,308,690 1,829,522 $350,000 10,797$
Totals 7 59,308,690 1,829,522 $350,000 10,797$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Judge Nathan Erasmus is presiding over the trial-within-a-trial. 5

Dawid Fortuin Nobahle Mkabayi Steveno Van Rhyn Jacquen Appollis Kelly Smith Wesley Lombard Lourentia Lombaard
Mail & Guardian: No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Nathan Erasmus is the judge presiding over the trial concerning Joslin Smith. 5

Joslin Smith Andre Truter Stevano Van Rhyn Tanya Zimri Jacquen Appollis Hendrik Nel 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: Judge Nathan Erasmus allowed a question during the cross-examination. 6

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

South Africa South Africa: Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the high-profile trial of three people accused of kidnapping and trafficking six-year-old Joslin Smith. 7

Wesley Lombard Nobahle Mkabayi Steveno Van Rhyn Jacquen Appollis Kelly Smith Lourentia Lombaard Ayanda Litoni
Mail & Guardian: Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Judge Nathan Erasmus is presiding over the trial. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: 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. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Joslin Smith Kelly Smith Rinesh Sivnarain 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: Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and summarized the testimony of witnesses. 5

Kelly Smith Joslin Smith Jacquen Appollis Stefano Van Rhyn Lourentia Lombaard 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: Judge Nathan Erasmus was questioning Lombaard about inconsistencies in her statements. 7

Lourentia Lombaard Joslin Smith Kelly Smith 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: Judge Nathan Erasmus presided over the trial and made decisions regarding media restrictions. 6

Kelly Smith Joslin Smith Lyndon Sebola Jacquen Appollis Steveno Van Rhyn Lourentia Lombaard
Mail & Guardian: ‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Nathan Erasmus is the judge presiding over the trial. 5

Kelly Smith Joslin Smith Jacquen Appollis Steveno Van Rhyn Yanga Gongotha Zuko Kobese Rinesh Sivnarain Lourentia Lombaard Aradhana Heermun
Mail & Guardian: Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial – The Mail & Guardian