Mom of missing Joshlin is 'long-time drug user'

A social worker involved in the missing Joshlin Smith case told the court that Kelly Smith, Joshlin's mother, has been using drugs for an extended period.

- Carien Grobler

The case is being heard in the Western Cape Circuit High Court in Saldanha Bay.

Siliziwe Mbambo of the Western Cape department of social development testified that she became involved with the family at the time of Joshlin's disappearance. Joshlin was six years old when she disappeared from her Middelpos home on 19 February, 2024.

However, a file containing all social services rendered to the Smith family was opened on 16 February 2016.