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Fanie Harmse

Closing arguments in Joshlin Smith trial highlight flaws and contradictions in witness testimony

South Africa

Closing arguments in Joshlin Smith trial highlight flaws and contradictions in witness testimony

By Vincent Cruywagen

Joshlin kidnap trial — the State's case against Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn

South Africa

Joshlin kidnap trial — the State's case against Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn

By Vincent Cruywagen

Brother offers new evidence in Joshlin Smith case, casting doubt on key witness' testimony

South Africa

Brother offers new evidence in Joshlin Smith case, casting doubt on key witness' testimony

By Vincent Cruywagen

Defence casts doubt on Laurentia Lombaard’s testimony in Joshlin Smith trial

Maverick News

Defence casts doubt on Laurentia Lombaard’s testimony in Joshlin Smith trial

By Vincent Cruywagen

Star State witness Laurentia Lombaard breaks down under cross-examination in Joshlin Smith case

South Africa

Star State witness Laurentia Lombaard breaks down under cross-examination in Joshlin Smith case

By Vincent Cruywagen