The Joshlin Smith trial came to an end on Friday, with presiding Judge Nathan Erasmus finding the missing girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, and her two co-accused, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking.
After nearly three months of court proceedings, Erasmus handed down his judgment in the Western Cape High Court, sitting at the White City Multi-purpose Centre in Saldanha.
Kelly Smith
Saldanha Bay residents, who filled the hall to hear Erasmus’ judgment, could be heard clapping and cheering when the ruling was made.
Despite the ruling, authorities are still clueless as to the whereabouts of Joshlin, who disappeared from her Middelpos home in Saldanha in February last year.
The little girl was six years old at the time.
In other news – Muvhango actress Liteboho Molise opens up about her divorce
Liteboho Molise, a gifted actress from Muvhango, recently expressed her views during an interview. She highlighted the importance of women preserving their individuality and sense of self, even within marriage or committed relationships.
The actress spoke about her motherhood and divorce during Pasi Koetle’s recent podcast. The 37-year-old Lesotho-born South African-based actress is known for playing the lead role on Lingashoni, the 1Magic telenovela and starring Teboho role on Muvhango. Read More
