Joshlin Smith: Kidnapping Case Transferred Back to Saldanha Bay for Sentencing

Joshlin Smith: Kidnapping case transferred back to Saldanha Bay for sentencing

Joshlin Smith’s mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, and her kidnapping accomplices are a step closer to finding out their fate after the Western Cape High Court transferred their case back to the multipurpose centre in Saldanha Bay for their sentencing next week.

Western Cape High Court ready for sentencing in Joshlin Smith case

Calls for Kelly Smith to divulge Joslin's location mount as she awaits her sentencing

Save the Children has called for convicted kidnapper and trafficker Kelly Smith to reveal the identity of her child, Joslin, whom she sold for R20,000 in 2024.

Joshlin case update: Judge criticises SAPS for delays at key hearing

In a courtroom drama that unfolded on Friday, 23 May 2025, Judge Erasmus did not hold back his disappointment as proceedings related to the sentencing of Joshlin Smith faced unexpected delays, once again highlighting the urgent need for professionalism among local law enforcement officers. The court session, which was intended to be a pivotal moment in the case, lasted less than an hour, largely due to the late arrival of the local South African…

When Joshlin Smith's kidnappers and traffickers appeared in court on Friday, Judge Nathan Erasmus made it clear that sentencing proceedings would take place over three days next week – on May 27, 28 and 29.

Mchunu says murder rate remains a concern - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says there’s been a general decline in crime across the country, however sexual offences including rape and commercial crimes have increased. Mchunu was addressing the media in Pretoria where he released the latest crime statistics. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola provided a detailed breakdown of the fourth quarter crime stats for the period from the 1st of January 2025 to the 31st of March 2025. Mchunu …