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Search for Joshlin Smith continues as uncle reveals shocking family secrets, says Kelly is a drug-addict who shouldn't be called parent
March 2025
News update 2025*
Saldanha Bay – Even under the scorching Saldanha Bay sun, the search for seven-year-old Joshlin Smith, who vanished in February last year, continues. A dedicated group of women braved the heat on Wednesday, tirelessly scouring the area, determined to find the missing child. This unwavering commitment comes as Joshlin's mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, along with her boyfriend, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn, face intense scrutiny in the Western Cape High Court.
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The trio stands accused of kidnapping and human trafficking, charges to which they have pleaded not guilty. The trial, held at the multipurpose centre in Saldanha Bay, has been gripping the nation, with each day bringing new revelations and emotional testimonies.
Lourentia "Renz" Lombaard, initially arrested alongside the accused, has turned State witness, testifying under Section 204 for indemnity from prosecution. Her cross-examination, which began on Tuesday, continued on Wednesday, with defence advocate Fanie Harmse meticulously dissecting her statements and comparing them to her court testimony.
The witness was also shown photographs of the Middelpos informal settlement as the defence tried to get more details about what she had told the court during her evidence-in-chief.
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Before Lombaard's cross-examination continued on Wednesday, News24 observed at least six women with dogs searching through the area.
Meanwhile, outside the courtroom, a group of determined women, Chandre Hallows, Bern Davids, Laverne Haas, Charmaine Blows, Stefanie Hendricks and Nancy Stevens, continued their relentless search for Joshlin. Passersby cheered them on,
