Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, has agreed to comply with a South African court order ...

The tragic case of six-year-old Joshlin Smith horrified South Africa and sparked global outrage. What began as a missing child report in February 2024 quickly unraveled into a disturbing child ...

The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.

The trial of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, missing since February 2024, represents a critical turning point in South Africa's approach to child trafficking. As the state presents its case, the ...

Other child labour trafficking hotspot sectors in Africa are timber production, mining and fishing sectors, where children are being subjected to unpaid labour for relatives and close family members.

The case has captivated and horrified audiences around the world. It has also highlighted the wider issue of human trafficking in South Africa.

The case has captivated and horrified audiences around the world. It has also highlighted the wider issue of human trafficking in South Africa.

The sentencing in this case is a critical step in the pursuit of justice for Joshlin and a stern reminder that our legal system will not tolerate crimes against children.

A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

A mother who sold her six-year-old daughter to a 'healer' for just £800 has been jailed for life in South Africa. Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, 35, was convicted of kidnapping and trafficking along with ...

A mother and her two accomplices have been found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, in a case that gained nationwide attention. Joshlin Smith, then 6, disappeared from ...

The mother of a South African girl, who disappeared aged six more than a year ago, has been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her daughter.