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Joshlin Smith’s family’s anguish continues

Cape Argus

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May 05, 2025

AS THE Western Cape High Court convicted the people behind the kidnapping of Joshlin Smith, many are still questioning the whereabouts of the child.

- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

The 6-year-old girl went missing on February 19, 2024, from her home in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay.

She missed school that morning as her mother Racquel “Kelly” Smith claimed she had been sick and then told others her daughter's uniform was dirty.

Kelly, her boyfriend Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis, and their friend Steveno van Rhyn were on Friday convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking.

More than 200 people were allowed inside the White City Multipurpose Centre to listen to the proceedings, while many others remained across the street from the Diazville hall.

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