Day 25 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on the cross-examination of Sgt Fortuin, with defence probing procedural flaws and police conduct during the alleged confessions of Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn.
Day 23 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on video recordings of alleged confessions by Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, exposing disturbing claims about Joshlin’s disappearance and Kelly Smith’s alleged role.
Day 22 of the Joshlin Smith trial featured the state’s video evidence of Steveno van Rhyn’s alleged confession, which was criticised by the judge for missing crucial content and poor audio quality.
Day 21 of the Joshlin Smith trial focused on questions over Ayanda’s role, challenges to the credibility of detention records, and testimony that scrutinised how confessions were obtained from the accused.
Day 20 of the Joshlin Smith trial revealed new information from Brigadier Leon Hanana and concluded Captain Lombard’s testimony amid allegations of torture against two of the accused.
Day 19 of the Joshlin Smith trial revealed for the first time that Phumza Sigaqa, once an accused, is now a state witness linked to key claims about Joshlin’s disappearance.
Captain Lombard's shocking testimony was so incriminating, Kelly became ill and was rushed out of the courtroom. Here's what happened on Day 18 of the Joshlin Smith trial.
