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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

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

In the ongoing Joshlin Smith disappearance trial, defence lawyer Nobahle Mkabayi presents video evidence showing Steveno Van Rhyn repeatedly falling asleep during his confession, arguing police proceeded despite his client being physically and mentally unfit following alleged torture and sleep deprivation.

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

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 10, 2025

Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, mother of a missing child, faces serious charges as her emotional courtroom journey unfolds.

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

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

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: 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

George Building Collapse: Report reveals shocking negligence and regulatory failure

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Apr 9, 2025

George Building Collapse: Report reveals shocking negligence and regulatory failure

Joshlin Smith trial: Lawyer claims video footage reveals that 'client was tortured'

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 9, 2025

Joshlin Smith trial: Lawyer claims video footage reveals that 'client was tortured'

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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

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail pope’s stance on genocide in Gaza | Pope Francis Death

President Cyril Ramaphosa and world leaders hail pope’s stance on genocide in Gaza | Pope Francis Death

ActionSA, ANC to meet this week but budget talks ‘so far so good’ - Beaumont

ActionSA, ANC to meet this week but budget talks ‘so far so good’ - Beaumont

The 2025 CTIJF Free Concert to bring electrifying performances to Cape Town's CBD

The 2025 CTIJF Free Concert to bring electrifying performances to Cape Town's CBD

George Building Collapse: Minister blames safety breaches and oversight failures

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Apr 9, 2025

George Building Collapse: Minister blames safety breaches and oversight failures

George Building Collapse: Minister blames safety breaches and oversight failures

Van Rhyn's torture claims rejected by lead detective in Joshlin Smith investigation

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 9, 2025

Van Rhyn's torture claims rejected by lead detective in Joshlin Smith investigation

Van Rhyn's torture claims rejected by lead detective in Joshlin Smith investigation

Gift of the Givers responds to flooding crisis in Western Cape

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 9, 2025

Gift of the Givers responds to flooding crisis in Western Cape

Gift of the Givers responds to flooding crisis in Western Cape

Police failed to provide medical care, constitutional rights to Joshlin Smith accused, court hears

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 9, 2025

Police failed to provide medical care, constitutional rights to Joshlin Smith accused, court hears

Police failed to provide medical care, constitutional rights to Joshlin Smith accused, court hears

Gang violence reaches courtroom | Cape Town shooting victim identified as accused, not witness

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 9, 2025

Gang violence reaches courtroom | Cape Town shooting victim identified as accused, not witness

Gang violence reaches courtroom | Cape Town shooting victim identified as accused, not witness

Joshlin Smith trial: Court to hear more claims of coerced confession

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 9, 2025

Joshlin Smith trial: Court to hear more claims of coerced confession

Joshlin Smith trial: Court to hear more claims of coerced confession

Joshlin Smith case: Defence argues confession was fabricated by police

By Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published Apr 8, 2025

Joshlin Smith case: Defence argues confession was fabricated by police

Joshlin Smith case: Defence argues confession was fabricated by police

Man shot dead inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Apr 8, 2025

Man shot dead inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town

Man shot dead inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town