Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis, and Steveno van Rhyn have filed for leave to appeal their convictions in the Joshlin Smith case, with the state preparing to oppose.

Parents and society at large were also encouraged to protect and promote children’s rights, including their right to education.

A Western Cape man has been sentenced to 195 years for horrific crimes against his children, including trafficking and child ...

Despite the court’s decision bringing a degree of legal closure to a year-long investigation, Swanepoel emphasised that the ...

As South Africa confronts its escalating crime rates, the urgent call for innovative solutions rings clear, says .

Prosecutors Advocate Zelda Swanepoel and Advocate Aradhana Heeramun said that, during the trial, they remained hopeful ...

CAPE TOWN - It’s been just over a week since Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno Van Rhyn were sentenced to life behind ...

Murder, rape and mysterious disappearances are among the horrifying crimes committed against South Africa’s children.

Those who orchestrated her disappearance are behind bars but the detective in the Joshlin Smith case says he won’t stop searching for her ...

As South Africa commemorates Child Protection Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the safety and wellbeing of ...

The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.