South Africa Awaits Verdict in Joshlin Smith Abduction Trial

The highly anticipated judgment in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial is set to be delivered today, Friday, May 2nd, by Judge Nathan Erasmus. The seven-year-old's disappearance in February 2024 sparked widespread outrage and concern in South Africa.

After a 34-day trial, the court is expected to deliver its verdict in the case involving Joshlin's mother, Kelly Smith, and her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis. The prosecution alleges that Kelly Smith orchestrated her daughter's abduction, "selling, delivering, or exchanging" her to traditional healers due to her fair complexion and bright blue eyes.

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Netizens are eagerly awaiting the judgment, hoping for justice for Joshlin and her family. The case has garnered significant attention and concern, with many following the developments closely.