Mlamli Maneli

Cape Town

Journalist at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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Judge cautions defence counsel against 'time wasting questions'

2 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

The presiding Judge in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial sitting in the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast, Justice Nathan Erasmus, has cautioned the defence counsel against asking questions that he may disallow for wasting the court’s time. Advocate Nobahle Mkabayi has been cross-examining Captain Philip Seekoei who took the statement of the accused.
W Cape High Court reviews Van Rhyn's confession amid torture claims

2 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

The Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay is expected to continue with a video viewing of the so-called confession of accused number two, Steveno Van Rhyn in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping case. He and one of the other accused, Jacquen Appollis, allege they were tortured when their confession statements were taken by police. Earlier, the doctor who examined Appollis and Van Rhyn before they gave their statements testified via video link.
"Accused number two Steveno Van Rhyn gave confession willingly"

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

Another police officer in the Joshlin Smith trial has testified that accused number two, Steveno Van Rhyn gave his confession willingly. Colonel Edward Clark was tasked with taking the confession from Van Rhyn. A video showing that an initial so-called confession of Steveno van Rhyn played in the Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha on the Cape West Coast.
SAPS hint on potential witness in Joslin Smith kidnapping case

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

Western Cape Head of Violent and Serious Crimes, Brigadier Leon Hanana says Ayanda Letone, whose name keeps coming up in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith, is a potential witness and is being kept in a place of safety in Cape Town. Brigadier Hanana continued with his testimony in the trial within a trial in the Western Cape High Court Court sitting in Saldanha on the Cape West Coast.
State witness denies assault of witnesses in Joshlin kidnapping case

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

State witness number 47 in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith, Brigadier Leon Hanana has denied the accused in the case were assaulted. Hanana was corroborating evidence given earlier by Investigating Officer, Captain Wesley Lombard. The State Advocate asked Hanana if he had witnessed any of the assault and torture, what would he have done about it.
SA Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr with calls for end to Gaza conflict

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

Muslim worshipers say that while they will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, their thoughts are still with the plight of the Palestinians. Worshipers gathered in Sea Point in Cape Town last night for the sighting of the moon, which heralds the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The day will be observed with early morning prayers, acts of charity such as feeding the needy, and visiting family members, as well as the graves of loved ones. Worshipers are calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Social media hampered search for Joshlin Smith: Lombard

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

The investigating officer in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking case is expected to continue to testify this morning in theWestern Cape High Court sitting at Saldanha Bay. Captain Wesley Lombard has been testifying for the state in the case in which Kelly Smith, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn are on trial.
Frustrated pensioner from Gugulethu yet to enjoy his social grant

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

In another case of identity theft, a 63-year-old pensioner from Gugulethu is yet to enjoy a penny of his social grant from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). This, while someone else in Gauteng – who has all his birth details including names and ID number except the address in Cape Town – is getting all the money.
State witness still under cross examination in Joshlin Smith's trial

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

The cross-examination of the state’s section 204 witness in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith is expected to continue today. Lourentia Lombaard told the court that Kelly Smith had confided in her that she had sold Joshlin to a sangoma for R20 000. Jacquen Appollis, Kelly Smith and Steveno van Rhyn are on trial for Joshlin’s disappearance last year. Yesterday, Lombaard faced questions about her boyfriend from Advocate Fanie Harmse, who is counsel for Appollis.
Witness testifies on events leading to Joshlin Smith's disappearance

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Mlamli Maneli

The woman currently testifying in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial in the High Court sitting at Saldanha on the Cape West Coast, has told the court that she overheard the girl’s mother, Kelly Smith, telling her boyfriend that someone wants the child.