Stefano van Rhyn

Stefano van Rhyn

accused South Africa

Stefano van Rhyn is one of the accused in the high-profile kidnapping and human trafficking trial involving the case of young Joslin Smith. Alongside his co-defendants, he has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the alleged sale of the child, which has drawn significant media attention due to its disturbing nature and the involvement of a state witness, Lourentia Lombaard, who has presented inconsistent testimony during the proceedings.

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South Africa South Africa: Stefano van Rhyn is a co-accused in the trial alongside Jacquen Appollis. 5

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

South Africa South Africa: According to Lombaard, Van Rhyn was offered R1200 to remain silent, a claim he has denied. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Joslin Smith Kelly Smith Rinesh Sivnarain Nathan Erasmus Ayanda Lombaard Jacquen Appollis
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: Stefano van Rhyn is implicated in the events surrounding the alleged sale of Joslin. 4

Lourentia Lombaard Joslin Smith Kelly Smith Rinesh Sivnarain Nobahle Mkabayi Jacquen Appollis Erasmus
Mail & Guardian: State witness again falls ill during cross-examination drama – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Stefano van Rhyn is a friend of Kelly Smith and was present during the events leading to Joslin's disappearance. 5

Kelly Smith Joslin Smith Jacquen Appollis Lourentia Lombaard Nathan Erasmus 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: Stefano van Rhyn is accused number two in the kidnapping and human trafficking case. 5

Lourentia Lombaard Joslin Smith Kelly Smith Nathan Erasmus Fanie Harmse Jacquen Appollis
Mail & Guardian: State’s star witness breaks down as judge questions inconsistencies – The Mail & Guardian