Police said the missing persons case to find Joshlin Smith is still being investigated.
The missing girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn were handed life sentences on Thursday for the child’s disappearance.
Joshlin was six years old when she went missing from her Middelpos home in Saldanha in February 2024.
Joshlin Smith
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said the search for Joshlin continues.
Patekile said police will not rest until they find out what happened to her.
Smith, Appollis, and Van Rhyn were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking related to her disappearance.
Former accused turned State witness Lourencia Lombaard told the court that Smith sold Joshlin to a sangoma for R20,000.
Speaking after sentencing was handed down in Saldanha on Thursday, Patekile said local police are still working with Interpol to locate the missing girl.
“We are continuing day and night looking for Joshlin. We’ve been outside the country. We are with the Interpol and policing agencies around the world.”
Patekile thanked the community for playing a pivotal role in bringing Smith, Appollis, and Van Rhyn to book.
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