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Joshlin Smith search cools off, but investigation open and active

ABITECH Analysis · South Africa tech Sentiment: 0.00 (unrated) · 27/03/2026
Joshlin Smith search cools off, but investigation open and active
Vusi.Bafetane
Fri, 03/27/2026 - 19:57























SALDANHA BAY - Police resumed the search for Joshlin Smith more than two years after she went missing.
They spent hours chasing leads on Thursday and Friday but they've had to pull back once more after finding no tangible evidence linked to the little girl.
Still, authorities say the search will resume at that point should they receive credible information.
                  READ: McKenzie says he has proof that Joshlin Smith is still alive
Joshlin’s mother Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jaquen Appolis, and their friend Steveno Van Ryn were sentenced to life behind bars in connection with her disappearance. 
The court ruled that Joshlin was kidnapped and trafficked but there's still no clue as to where she was taken and while police have called off their search for now, Joshlin's community continues to look for her. 
The investigation into her disappearance remains open and active.
eNCA reporter Ayesha Ismail has more details in the video above.

Sources: eNCA South Africa

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