Phumza Sigaqa, one of the four people arrested in connection with the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith, speaks exclusively to News24 after charges of human trafficking and kidnapping against her were withdrawn. She expresses her embarrassment and wishes for no one to go through such an experience. Join News24's free subscription trial for more news.
She gets shivers down her spine when she recalls the photographers' flashing cameras as they jostled to capture pictures of her as one of the four people arrested in connection with the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith. "I feel embarrassed that my children and family were dragged into this unfortunate incident.
It's been an unpleasant experience, and I don't wish this on any human," said Phumza Sigaqa, who spoke exclusively to News24 a day after charges of human trafficking and kidnapping against her were withdrawn. News headlines identified her alongside Joshlin's mother, Kelly Smith, as one of the people allegedly involved in a plot to traffick the little girl.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspir
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