Steveno van Rhyn
Steveno van Rhyn is a friend of Kelly Smith and Jacquen Appollis, who has been implicated in the alleged kidnapping and trafficking of six-year-old Joshlin Smith and has also pleaded not guilty as the trial began.
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Steveno van Rhyn was sentenced to 10 years in prison for kidnapping and to life imprisonment for trafficking.
Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25 – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-06-11
Steveno van Rhyn was condemned to life imprisonment alongside Kelly Smith and Jacquen Appollis.
Afrique du Sud : une mère condamnée à perpétuité pour avoir vendu sa fille
Burkina Faso· 2025-05-30
Steveno van Rhyn was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking.
Three accused are going to jail but Joslin’s fate remains unknown – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30
Steveno van Rhyn received a life sentence for his involvement in the human trafficking case.
South African woman sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter | News
Jamaica· 2025-05-29
Steveno van Rhyn was convicted for his involvement in the child trafficking case with Racquel Kelly Smith.
Güney Afrika'da kan donduran ticaret: 6 yaşındaki kızını 'Şifacı'ya sattı
Turkey· 2025-05-29
Steveno van Rhyn was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joslin Smith.
Life in prison for Appollis, Van Rhyn and Kelly Smith – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-29
Steveno van Rhyn was sentenced to life imprisonment for participating in the trafficking of a child.
South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29Steveno van Rhyn was also sentenced for his role in the kidnapping and trafficking case.
Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Steveno van Rhyn was also convicted in connection with the trafficking of Joshlin Smith.
Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her motherUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Steveno van Rhyn was also found guilty in the case involving the kidnapping and trafficking of Joslin Smith.
Kelly Smith’s mother uses victim impact statement to confront daughter about parenting, indifference – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-28
Steveno van Rhyn is also accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking case involving Joslin Smith.
State seeks life sentence for accused in Joslin Smith kidnapping – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-27
Steveno van Rhyn was convicted alongside Racquel Chantel Smith for kidnapping and human trafficking.
Woman convicted of selling, kidnapping 6-y-o daughter | World NewsJamaica· 2025-05-04Steveno van Rhyn was also found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin.
Mother Kelly convicted of kidnapping daughter in South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Steveno van Rhyn is accused number two in the kidnapping and trafficking trial of Joslin Smith.
Accused two says police did not treat him with ‘respect and dignity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Steveno van Rhyn was allegedly subjected to the same treatment as Appollis during their interrogation.
Cop ‘asked me if I know Jesus’ — accused one in Joslin Smith kidnapping takes the stand – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-11
Steveno van Rhyn is one of the accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial.
Defence accuses cop of trying to exploit accused’s weaknesses to gain confession – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-09
Steveno van Rhyn is one of the accused in the Joslin Smith kidnapping trial.
No standing order to record witness statements, court hears in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-08Steveno van Rhyn is also accused in the kidnapping case alongside Appollis.
Another senior officer denies torture allegations in Joslin Smith kidnapping trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Steveno van Rhyn is on trial alongside Jacquen Appollis and Kelly Smith for kidnapping and human trafficking.
Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01
Steveno van Rhyn is a friend of Kelly Smith who has also pleaded not guilty to charges in the case.
Missing girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'United Kingdom· 2025-03-18Steveno van Rhyn is another accused in the trial concerning the disappearance of Joslin Smith.
Joslin Smith was wanted by sangoma for her ‘eyes and skin’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-17
Steveno van Rhyn has been charged with the kidnapping and human trafficking of Joslin Smith.
Joslin: Is the state at fault too? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-14
Steveno van Rhyn is accused number two in the kidnapping and human trafficking case.
Kelly Smith told teacher Joslin was kidnapped by Nigerians – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-13
Steveno van Rhyn is also an accused in the trial alongside Kelly Smith and Jacquen Appollis.
‘You fucking dog!’ Kelly Smith feels wrath of community during in-loco inspection – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-06
Steveno van Rhyn is another accused in the kidnapping and human trafficking case of seven-year-old Joslin Smith.
Accused claim police torture, admit to heavy drug use – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-05
Steveno van Rhyn is a mutual friend of Kelly Smith and Jacquen Appollis, and is also charged in the case.
Attorney for mother of Joslin Smith challenges police credibility during trial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-04
Steveno van Rhyn is a friend of Racquel Smith and is also charged in the case concerning the kidnapping of Joshlin.
A South African woman goes on trial charged with kidnapping and selling her daughter | World NewsJamaica· 2025-03-03Steveno van Rhyn is a friend of Kelly Smith and is accused in the kidnapping case.
Accused in Joshlin Smith case plead not guilty to kidnapping, trafficking as trial begins – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
