Mother Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Daughter to Healer

A South African mother was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling her six-year-old daughter for £830 to a traditional healer. The shocking case of Joshlin Smith highlights the dangers of child trafficking and the devastating consequences for victims and their families. Kelly Smith, the mother, along with her partner and a friend, were found guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking. During the trial, a witness testified that Smith had told them she sold her daughter because a traditional healer, known as a sangoma, wanted her for her light eyes and skin. The judge, in handing down the sentence, stated that Smith showed "no indication of remorse or concern over Joshlin's disappearance." The case has sparked outrage and calls for stricter measures to combat child trafficking in South Africa. The sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable children and the need for continued efforts to prevent such horrific crimes.