A fourth suspect in the Joslin Smith case appeared in court

A fourth accused regarding the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, appeared in the Vrendenburg Magistrates Court, on Monday morning.

Prosecutors says a confession led to the 32-year-old's arrest over the weekend.

"The State is opposing your release at this stage and wants to obtain bail information before a decision can be made, and your matter is postponed until 25 March for bail information. You will be in custody until then,” the magistrate said.

Lourentia Lombard faces charges of human trafficking and kidnapping.

PICTURED: Lourentia Lombard

Meanwhile, the case against the other three accused, which includes Joshlin’s mother, the mother’s boyfriend, and an acquaintance, will resume on the 13^th of May for further investigations.

Tuesday marks a month that the little girl from Saldahna Bay has been reported missing.

 

Done by: Alungile Njemla