South African woman guilty of kidnapping and trafficking daughter aged 6
Summary
A South African woman named Kelly Smith has been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking her own daughter, Joshlin, who disappeared over a year ago. Smith's boyfriend and their friend were also implicated in this case. Despite a major search operation, Joshlin is still missing.Key Facts
- Kelly Smith, the mother of a missing South African girl, was convicted of her kidnapping and trafficking.
- Smith's boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn, were also found guilty of the same charges.
- Joshlin, who disappeared when she was six years old, is still missing.
- During the trial, it was claimed that Smith had sold Joshlin to a traditional healer.
- Smith, Appollis, and van Rhyn pleaded not guilty to the charges but did not provide any witnesses in their defence.
- The trial took place in Saldanha's Multipurpose Centre to allow the local community to attend.
- A traditional healer, or "sangoma", is legally recognized in South Africa and can include people who use herbs or traditional cures, some of which are unethical.
- The case has sparked discussions about the safety of children, especially in South Africa's poorer areas.
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