WC Community Safety MEC welcomes progress in Joshlin Smith case

CAPE TOWN - Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the progress in the Joshlin Smith case.

The matter has been set for pre-trial in the Western Cape High Court, on 31 January.

Joshlin disappeared from her home in Middelpos, Saldhana Bay, in February.

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The six-year-old's mother, Kelly Smith and three others were arrested a month after she went missing.

One of her co-accused has now turned State witness.

Marais said justice must be done so that those involved, can be prosecuted.

"I welcome the progress in the case. I sincerely hope that it means we will shortly know the circumstances surrounding Joshlin's disappearance so that she can be brought home."