"Mother of Missing South African Girl Charged with Trafficking and Kidnapping"
TL;DR
The mother of a 6-year-old girl who has been missing in South Africa for nearly three weeks has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and human trafficking offenses, along with three others. The girl, Joslin Smith, has still not been found, and police are urging the public to help in the search. The case has sparked deep anger in the community, and the suspects, including the girl's mother, have not entered a plea. Despite a major search operation, Joslin remains missing, and the suspects face a potential life sentence if convicted.
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- Mother of missing girl who captivated South Africa charged with selling her The Independent
- Joslin Smith: South African police question four over missing girl BBC.com
- Missing South African girl's mother charged with kidnapping and trafficking Africanews English
- Joshlin's mother, 3 others in dock on trafficking, kidnapping charges Daily Maverick
- WATCH | From support and sympathy, to rage and fury. Residents turn on missing Joshlin Smith's mom News24
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