Joshlin Smith trial: Western Cape Community Safety MEC praises investigators & NPA! Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has made special mention of a group of mothers who gathered outside the court to pray every morning during the Joshlin Smith trial.
Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn were handed life sentences on Thursday, after being found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking related to the child’s disappearance.
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Marais also heaped praise on the investigation team and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for their handling of the matter.
Marais highlighted the role the Saldanha Bay community played during the trial.
The MEC attended Thursday’s proceedings at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Saldanha Bay.
“The teams told me that they know they were praying for them, and that’s why they could carry on through all of these processes that happened.”
Marais said the judgment also conveyed a message that the vulnerable in our society should not be harmed in any way.
In other news – Halala! Oscar Mbo and his partner Lerato welcome their new baby
Congratulations are in order for the popular South African record producer, Oscar Mbo, and his partner, Lerato, after they announced the arrival of their bundle of joy.
Taking to his social media timeline, Oscar posted pictures from a pregnancy photo shoot and a heartwarming moment in the delivery room, where he cradled his newborn while wearing scrubs. “A faithful God. Glory!” Oscar captioned the emotional post, expressing his gratitude and joy. Read More
