WC High Court finds Kelly Smith and co-accused guilty in Joshlin Smith trial
All three accused in the Joshlin Smith case have been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking the missing six-year-old by the Western Cape High Court.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 36, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Judge Erasmus is expected to deliver judgment today in the Joshlin Smith case, with the focus on whether the court finds the accused guilty of kidnapping and trafficking.
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What happened to Mojalefa Savhuli? – Toddler’s body recovered from Roodepoort dam
The body of three-year-old Mojalefa Savhuli, who went missing on Freedom Day, was found in a Roodepoort dam, prompting a police inquest.
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Hennops River horror: Police recover missing VW Polo
Rescue divers recovered a VW Polo from the Hennops River, believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of three missing Free State police officers.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 35
Day 35 of the Joshlin Smith trial concluded closing arguments from all defence lawyers and the State, with Judge Erasmus confirming judgment will be handed down on Friday.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 35, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with closing arguments from the defence, as the court moves closer to delivering judgment on the fate of the accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 34
Day 34 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw the State close its case with detailed arguments supporting convictions for human trafficking and kidnapping, while Jacquen Appollis’s lawyer launched a strained attack on the credibility of key witness Lourentia Lombaard.
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Police discover two bodies linked to disappearance of three Gauteng SAPS constables
Two bodies believed to be among the three missing Gauteng constables have been discovered at Hennops River in Centurion.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 34, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its final stretch today as the court prepares to hear closing arguments from both the State and defence.
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Limpopo school transport driver due in court for raping five-year-old
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
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Free State asbestos case: Moroadi Cholota matter goes to trial-within-a-trial
The Free State High Court has ruled in favour of Moroadi Cholota’s plea for a trial-within-a-trial, raising legal questions about her extradition and liability in the R255 million asbestos case.
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Police make breakthrough in Wynberg court murder
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
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FNB Germiston heist: Bank closes Golden Walk branch – Here’s what you must know
FNB has temporarily closed its Germiston branch after a sophisticated tunnel heist; police and forensic teams continue investigations.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 33
Day 33 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured video evidence from social media, Phumza Sigaqa’s withdrawal as a state witness, and the defence officially closing its case without presenting any witnesses.
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FNB Germiston bank robbery: Here’s the latest
Thieves tunnelled into the FNB Germiston branch in a well-planned robbery that left authorities baffled.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 33, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The court is expected to hear from Sgt Sangozi, who will explain why Phumza Sigaqa was withdrawn as a state witness.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 32
Day 32 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the continuation of DNA-related testimony from Captain Wesley Lombard, the formal withdrawal of Phumza Sigaqa as a state witness, and the admission of key warning statements and confession transcripts into evidence.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial watch: What to expect on Tuesday, 22 April 2025, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
After nearly four months of delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial is expected to resume on Tuesday, with clarity pending on whether advocate Charles Mnisi will proceed as legal counsel for accused number one.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 32, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes today as the court expects the State to present its roadmap for the main trial following the judge’s ruling on the admissibility of statements by two accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial: Judge rules Jacquen and Steveno confessions admissible in main trial
The judge ruled that the out-of-court statements made by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn are admissible in the Joshlin Smith trial.
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Gauteng police make breakthrough in Nkululeko Mbambo murder
Gauteng authorities arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of JMPD Officer Nkululeko Mbambo during a major multi-agency operation.
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Prominent CATA boss killed in Nyanga taxi rank
A well-known CATA taxi boss, Mongi Titi, was gunned down at Nyanga taxi rank, prompting a police manhunt and renewed fears of taxi-related violence.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 31, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Final arguments in the trial-within-a-trial are expected as the court decides whether Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confessions were made voluntarily.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 30
Day 30 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw continued cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn, with the state and judge scrutinising his version of alleged police torture and forced confession.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 30, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues on Day 30 with further cross-examination of Steveno van Rhyn as the court weighs the admissibility of his contested confession.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 29
Day 29 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn offer starkly different accounts of police abuse and confession fabrication during their testimony in the trial-within-a-trial.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 29, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues today with Jacquen Appollis expected to face further cross-examination as the state challenges the credibility of his shifting testimony.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 28
Day 28 of the Joshlin Smith trial saw Jacquen Appollis take the stand to challenge his alleged confession, but under cross-examination, inconsistencies in his testimony were exposed by the State and the presiding judge.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 28, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
Judge Erasmus is expected to hear final arguments today on whether the accused’s confessions will be admitted as evidence in the main trial.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 27
Day 27 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the final cross-examination of Captain Philip Seekoei and renewed focus on Kelly Smith’s medical condition, with the trial-within-a-trial nearing its end.