News24 | Missing Joshlin Smith: Mother Kelly and her co-accused return to court in human trafficking case

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Kelly Smith and the accused entered court during the Joshlin Smith disappearance case at Vredenburg Magistrate's Court. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images)

Kelly Smith and the accused entered court during the Joshlin Smith disappearance case at Vredenburg Magistrate's Court. (Brenton Geach/Gallo Images)

The State is expected to provide an update on the investigation into the disappearance of 6-year-old Joshlin Smith when her mother and three co-accused return to the Vredenburg Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Smith will be joined in the dock by her boyfriend, Jacquen Appolis, as well as Steveno van Rhyn and Lourentia Lombaard.

Charged with kidnapping and human trafficking, all of the accused have opted not to apply for bail.

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