South African mother sentenced for trafficking daughter
Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7:21 am
A South African woman has received a life sentence after being convicted for trafficking her six‐year‐old daughter in a case that has shocked the nation. The controversial ruling deepens public outrage as questions remain about the whereabouts of the minor, casting a long shadow over the tragic incident.
Joshlin Smith has still not been found despite an extensive police search.
A South African woman has been sentenced to life in prison for selling her 6-year-old daughter
A South African court sentenced a woman to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old daughter, in a case that horrified the country.
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