SALDANHA BAY - The Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay will continue hearing the Joshlin Smith trial for the next two weeks despite the high court being in recess. 

This decision was announced by Judge Nathan Erasmus.

The state has called 19 witnesses over the past four weeks.

The investigating officer has concluded his evidence in chief and is now under cross-examination by accused two, Steveno van Rhyn's, lawyer.

Joshlin was reported missing by her mother Kelly Smith on 19 February 2024.