Joshlin Smith's mother and co-accused found guilty of kidnapping, trafficking

South African woman convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter

A South African woman has been convicted of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country

Mother convicted of trafficking her six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith disappeared from her home in the small town on February 19 last year

Joshlin Smith's mother and co-accused found guilty of kidnapping, trafficking

Racquel "Kelly" Smith has been found guilty of the 2024 kidnapping of her then-6-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith along with her partner, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn.

Joshlin Smith's mother convicted of kidnapping daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

South Africa: Joshlin Smith Judgment Due Friday After Defence Says State Failed to Prove Case Beyond Reasonable Doubt

The accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial will learn their fate on Friday. If found guilty they face life sentences.