Joslin Smith disappearance: South African mother and boyfriend charged with trafficking

Kelly Smith appears in court on trafficking charges following the disappearance of her six-year-old.

A 100,000 rand reward has been offered to anyone with information on Joslin's whereaboutsThe mother of a six-year-old girl missing in South Africa since 19 February has been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping.

Ms Smith and her co-accused, one of whom has been identified by local media as a traditional healer, have been remanded in custody until 13 March, when a bail application is due to be heard. They have all said they would apply for legal aid. Ms Smith had previously told local publication The Daily Voice that she had not given up hope of finding her daughter following her disappearance outside their home in an informal settlement.

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