Joshlin Smith Trial Watch: Kelly’s last ditch effort for sympathy And Lourentia is not off the hook

The final phase of the Joshlin Smith trial is here. As sentencing approaches, the State brings in global experts, the community prepares to speak, and Lourentia Lombaard’s immunity hangs in the balance. Here’s everything you need to know.

By Andile Sicetsha / May 24, 2025 / Crime / 1 minute of reading

The final countdown to sentencing in the Joshlin Smith trial has begun.

As the Western Cape High Court prepares to move back to Saldanha Bay for the last phase of proceedings, today’s court session laid out the roadmap — with powerful implications.

Victim impact statements from the community, a US-based human trafficking expert, and the uncertain fate of state witness Lourentia Lombaard are just some of the critical elements shaping the outcome.

In this video, we unpack the full strategy behind these developments, what they mean for Kelly Smith and her co-accused, and why every move matters in the fight for justice for Joshlin.

https://youtu.be/sETylf-Lczk

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