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Joshlin Smith, of, Saldanha Bay, has been missing since 19 February 2024. Image: Sourced

Search for Joshlin Smith has reached international shores

Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police service is working with Interpol and other organisations after a tip-off that the child could be overseas This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
The shack in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, where Joshlin lived with her mother Kelly and her three-year-old sister. (David Harrison/MG)

Joshlin Smith: More blood-stained clothes sent for testing

Police confirmed that the items were found in a drain over the weekend, near the home of the six-year-old

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
Lourentia Lombaard appeared before the Vredenburg magistrate’s court on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.

Joshlin Smith: Accused abandons bail application

Police say information regarding the alleged confession will only be disclosed in court

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
The shack in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay, where Joshlin lived with her mother Kelly and her three-year-old sister. (David Harrison/MG)

Community clings to hope that Joshlin Smith will be found alive

Police have dismissed rumours that the six-year-old was kidnapped for muthi, saying there was no evidence of this

  • Umamah Bakharia
7 min read