Court hears contradictory claims about Joshlin Smith’s mom's parenting and mental state after Joshlin's disappearance

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The high court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Tuesday heard contradictory claims of Racquel “Kelly” Smith’s parenting and state of mind after the disappearance of her daughter Joshlin Smith in February 2024. 

Two witness testified on Tuesday: Kelly Ziggers, whose mother had employed Smith as a domestic worker and social worker Siliziwe Mbambo.
11 Mar 2PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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