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Torture allegations dominate week in Joshlin Smith trial

Torture allegations dominate week in Joshlin Smith trial

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 12, 2025

Disturbing torture allegations surface during the Joshlin Smith trial, as accused individuals recount harrowing experiences of police brutality while the State contests the validity of their confessions.

'I thought I was going to die': Court questions Appollis' police brutality claims in Joshlin case

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 11, 2025

Dramatic courtroom confrontation unfolds as Jacquen 'Boeta' Appollis details alleged torture by police in the Joshlin Smith case, while prosecutors question why his medical report shows minimal injuries despite claims of severe beatings.

'I thought I was going to die': Court questions Appollis' police brutality claims in Joshlin case

'I thought I was going to die': Court questions Appollis' police brutality claims in Joshlin case

'Highly unlikely': Prosecutor questions credibility of torture allegations in Joshlin case

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 11, 2025

'Highly unlikely': Prosecutor questions credibility of torture allegations in Joshlin case

Six children injured in Klawer bus crash: Calls for improved school transport safety

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 11, 2025

Six children injured in Klawer bus crash: Calls for improved school transport safety

'Do you know Jesus?': Appollis recounts chilling police abuse over Joshlin's disappearance

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 11, 2025

'Do you know Jesus?': Appollis recounts chilling police abuse over Joshlin's disappearance

UPDATE: Third suspect arrested in Plumstead human trafficking case

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 11, 2025

UPDATE: Third suspect arrested in Plumstead human trafficking case

'My legs were in the air, and my head was down': Boeta claims police assault in Joshlin Smith case

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 11, 2025

'My legs were in the air, and my head was down': Boeta claims police assault in Joshlin Smith case

Justice officials assess security at Wynberg Magistrate's Court after shooting incident

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 11, 2025

Justice officials assess security at Wynberg Magistrate's Court after shooting incident

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Court rules statements admissible in Joshlin Smith trial despite torture claims

Court rules statements admissible in Joshlin Smith trial despite torture claims

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defends Julius Malema, discusses Elon Musk, PayPal mafia, and Lesotho’s Starlink deal

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi defends Julius Malema, discusses Elon Musk, PayPal mafia, and Lesotho’s Starlink deal

MK Party's Floyd Shivambu slams DA's tactics in eThekwini by-election

MK Party's Floyd Shivambu slams DA's tactics in eThekwini by-election

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Drops a Game-Changer Not to Be Missed

Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 Drops a Game-Changer Not to Be Missed

Joshlin Smith trial: Anticipation builds as Boeta and Steveno prepare to testify

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 11, 2025

Joshlin Smith trial: Anticipation builds as Boeta and Steveno prepare to testify

Joshlin Smith trial: Anticipation builds as Boeta and Steveno prepare to testify

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces investigation amid family dispute

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Apr 10, 2025

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces investigation amid family dispute

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces investigation amid family dispute

Joshlin Smith trial: Defence lawyer claims police recorded confession while accused was asleep

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

Joshlin Smith trial: Defence lawyer claims police recorded confession while accused was asleep

Joshlin Smith trial: Defence lawyer claims police recorded confession while accused was asleep

Joshlin Smith’s mother escorted from court to get help for bump to head

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

Joshlin Smith’s mother escorted from court to get help for bump to head

Joshlin Smith’s mother escorted from court to get help for bump to head

'He was sleeping': Shocking claim in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

'He was sleeping': Shocking claim in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial

'He was sleeping': Shocking claim in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial

George Building Collapse: SA declares war on unsafe builders

By Koketso Phasha | Published Apr 10, 2025

George Building Collapse: SA declares war on unsafe builders

George Building Collapse: SA declares war on unsafe builders

Joshlin Smith Trial: Captain Seekoei's cross-examination raises questions on confession validity

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

Joshlin Smith Trial: Captain Seekoei's cross-examination raises questions on confession validity

Joshlin Smith Trial: Captain Seekoei's cross-examination raises questions on confession validity

Joshlin Smith trial: Confession footage reveals accused 'limping, exhausted' amid police conduct scrutiny

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 9, 2025

Joshlin Smith trial: Confession footage reveals accused 'limping, exhausted' amid police conduct scrutiny

Joshlin Smith trial: Confession footage reveals accused 'limping, exhausted' amid police conduct scrutiny