Nobahle Mkabayi
Nobahle Mkabayi is a prominent attorney in South Africa, recognized for her advocacy in criminal law. She is currently representing Steveno van Rhyn in the ongoing trial concerning the kidnapping and human trafficking of Joslin Smith, where she plays a critical role in presenting the defense's case.
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Nobahle Mkabayi is the attorney representing Van Rhyn during the trial.
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-27
Nobahle Mkabayi is the defense attorney for Steveno van Rhyn.
Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Nobahle Mkabayi is the defence lawyer representing accused two Steveno van Rhyn.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-09
Nobahle Mkabayi was acting for accused two, Steveno van Rhyn, during the trial.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08
Nobahle Mkabayi is the attorney acting for Van Rhyn during the trial.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Nobahle Mkabayi represents Steveno van Rhyn, the second accused in the kidnapping trial.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Nobahle Mkabayi is the attorney representing Stefano van Rhyn.
Defence lawyer for accused one in Joslin Smith trial says client was tortured – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-28
Nobahle Mkabayi is the defense attorney pressing Lombaard with seemingly misleading interpretations of testimony.
State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
Nobahle Mkabayi is the attorney representing Steveno van Rhyn in the trial.
Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-05