Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn were each sentenced to life imprisonment on the 29th of May, for the kidnapping and trafficking of Joshlin Smith.

The CEO of the Western Cape Missing Persons Unit slammed the South African Police Service for allegedly ignoring evidence a ...

The illegal trade in plants and animals are pushing several species toward extinction, disrupting ecosystems and threatening food chains essential for human survival.

As the investigation unfolds, the potential for sanctions against the State’s star witness adds another layer of complexity ...

Van Rhyn, Smith, and Appollis now stand accused of kidnapping and human trafficking. A fourth accused, a woman referred to in court as “Maka Lima”, was later added after being implicated by ...

On May 2, Smith was convicted of trafficking her daughter, Reuters reported earlier this month, with the BBC also reporting that Appollis and van Rhyn were found guilty on their respective ...

He rebuked the trio, especially Van Rhyn and Smith, saying they showed no remorse for their actions. "There is nothing that I can find that is redeeming or deserving of a lesser sentence," he said.

Western Cape police searched an area in the Middelpos informal settlement in Saldanha Bay on Friday afternoon chasing leads as part of the investigation into the disappearance of seven-year-old ...

I think, Mr. Van Rhyn, you left out someone (Art Van Rhyn, “View from the Beach,” May 7): Tom Steyer. You know Mr. Steyer. He is one of the very rich 1 percent liberals in the Bay Area.

Josephine Van Rhyn OBITUARY It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Josephine Van Rhyn, a beloved matriarch, cherished friend, and devoted soul, on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Rotary Club of Benoni van Rhyn celebrated the induction of its 54th club president. Seen here are outgoing president, Bob Andrews (left) and newly inducted president, Derick Watson.