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Court hears Kelly Smith was elated Joshlin Smith ‘made her famous’ during search
Colonel Lyndon Sebola testified that Kelly Smith appeared elated during the search for her missing daughter, allegedly saying, 'My child has made me famous.'
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 4, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes today with Colonel Lyndon Sebola continuing his testimony. Here’s what to expect and how to watch the live stream in South Africa.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 3
Here's a summary of Day 3 in the trial of three suspects accused in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
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Joshlin Smith trial news: Steveno makes wild claim about Laurentia, the State’s key witness
The trial of Joshlin Smith’s accused traffickers took a shocking turn as Steveno van Rhyn claimed that State witness Laurentia Lombaard was the last person seen with the missing six-year-old.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 3, how to watch live
On Day 3 of the Joshlin Smith trial, police officer Yanga Gongotha faces cross-examination after detailing Kelly Smith’s alleged deception. Watch live updates here.
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Joshlin Smith trial: Officer shares what he saw the day Kelly reported her daughter missing
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its second day as Constable Yanga Gongotha testifies about Kelly Smith’s reaction to her daughter’s disappearance, while unverified footage of Joshlin surfaces online.
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Joshlin Smith trial proceedings finalised: Here’s what we know
The Western Cape High Court has finalised pretrial proceedings in the Joshlin Smith case, with the trial set to begin in Saldanha Bay in March.
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Joshlin Smith disappeared on this day: Here’s what’s happened in a year
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.
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Joshlin Smith pretrial kicks off at Western Cape High Court
The pretrial hearing for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance began today, with key witness Laurentia Lombaard set to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: State withdraws charges against one of the accused
In a shocking development, charges against one of the accused in the Joshlin Smith case were withdrawn. Here's the latest from the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court.
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Watch live: Joshlin Smith mother and suspects back in court
Watch the live court appearance of the suspects in the Joshlin Smith case, including her mother, right here.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: State granted final postponment to explore ‘new evidence’
The state has been granted a final postponement in the Joshlin Smith case to investigate new evidence. If unprepared by the next court date, the case risks collapse.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Three new developments you must know about
Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, the disgraced mother of Joshlin, maintained her remorseless posture, albeit a little winded from her late gestation.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Kelly Smith boasts about a ‘nice’ Mother’s Day
Kelly Smith spoke about enjoying her Mother's Day despite being held in custody related to her daughter, Joshlin Smith's disappearance.
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Joshlin Smith case postponed to July 2024: Here’s what you must know
The ongoing court case concerning the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith has been delayed until July. Here's the latest.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Search for missing six-year-old stretches to Wales
The search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith has expanded internationally, with recent efforts including a detailed search of a ship in Wales.
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Joshlin Smith accused, Lourentia Lombard, back in court
The fourth suspect accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, Lourentia Lombard, returns to Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Monday.
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Lourentia Lombard: Here’s what we know about the latest suspect in Joshlin Smith disappearance
Lourentia Lombard, the 32-year-old woman charged in the Joshlin Smith disappearance, made her first court appearance, on Monday.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: New suspect, a woman, set to appear in court
All eyes will be zoomed in at the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Monday, for a first glance at the latest suspect reeled into the Joshlin Smith disappearance.
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Mother of Joshlin Smith abandons bail – Here’s everything we know
As expected, court proceedings were brief, as Joshlin Smith's mother Kelly, Jacquen and Steveno informed the court of their collective decision to abandon bail as a safety precaution.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Tensions explode outside Vredenburg Magistrates Court [video]
The latest news in the Joshlin Smith case saw tensions rise between protestors and police outside the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court.
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Joshlin Smith suspects expected back in court: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Joshlin Smith's mother, Racquel, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and two others will be back at Vredenburg Magistrate's Court, on Wednesday.
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Was Joshlin Smith a victim of a muti ritual? – Here’s what you must know
On Day 18 of Joshlin Smith's disappearance, we ventilate fact from fiction about reports the six-year-old was a victim of a muti ritual.
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Suspects in Joshlin Smith disappearance unmasked: Here’s the latest
Suspects in the Joshlin Smith disappearance were finally unmasked in court, on Thursday. Here are the latest updates.
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Joshlin Smith suspects appear in court: Here’s what you must know
Court proceedings begin for Joshlin Smith's disappearance with new leads emerging.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Police are questioning four individuals
Careful not to reveal too much, Western Cape police confirmed that four individuals were being questioned over the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Mom and boyfriend arrested for allegedly selling six-year-old
The investigation into the disappearance of Joshlin Smith took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, with the arrest of her mother, Kelly, and boyfriend.
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Joshlin Smith latest: Police make breakthrough in search for missing six-year-old
Authorities have made a breakthrough in the search for missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith with the discovery of blood-stained clothing.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: Bheki Cele lands in Saldanha Bay to assess search efforts
Police Minister Bheki Cele visits Saldanha Bay to address fake news and assess efforts in the search for missing Joshlin Smith.
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SAPS clears the air on Joshlin Smith search
SAPS and City of Cape Town intensify the search for missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, countering claims of reduced resources.
