Joshlin Smith: Charges withdrawn against one suspect, case set for pre-trial in high court

All charges have been withdrawn against one of the suspects implicated in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.Joshlin’s mother, Raquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appolis, Stevano van Rhyn, and Lourentia Lombaard appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.The group faces charges of kidnapping and trafficking in persons for exploitation.The State alleges Joshlin was sold for R20,000.Joshlin Smith celebrated her seventh birthday on Sunday. Picture: Supplied As the group entered the dock, Smith seemed very non-chalant while her co-accused looked…