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 ...

Between 2016 and 2019 human trafficking cases increased globally by 164% from 40 million to nearly 106 million in 2019, according to a United Nations report.

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 ...

A South African court found a mother and two accomplices guilty on Friday of kidnapping and trafficking her 6-year-old daughter, in a case that gained nationwide attention since the child went ...

South Africa's police continue to search for missing girl Joslin Smith, whose mother was sentenced to life in prison earlier ...

Thus, exact statistics on human trafficking are not available anywhere in the world. But one thing is for sure; trafficking is an indisputable and systemic reality in South Africa.

Van Aswegen said there was no waiting period for reporting a person or child as missing. “Missing Children South Africa assists will all missing persons cases throughout South Africa.

The magistrate said the woman did not appear to be a trafficker. Human trafficking can draw a very stiff sentence in South Africa, including life in prison and a 100 Million rand ($6 million) fine.