By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Western Cape police arrested a 32-year-old woman in connection with the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.
The latest suspect is expected to appear in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
This after police earlier said more people were taken in for questioning as part of the investigation. Last week, three accused, including the child’s mother appeared in court.
Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have abandoned bail and will remain in custody until their next court appearance.
The tragic disappearance of the Laerskool Diazville pupil on 19 February gripped the nation as a massive search operation was launched in the race against time to find the young girl with the sunny smile.
Joslin hasn’t been found despite a major search operation involving police, firefighters, city authorities and specialized sniffer dog units around the family home near Saldanha Bay, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Cape Town.
The national minister of police Bheki Cele visited the area and met with Kelly Smith.
Police said a child’s clothing had been recovered near the settlement of small houses and shacks where Joslin lived. It was sent to a laboratory for forensic examination.
Community members who are also involved in the search said the clothing was spattered with blood and a knife was also found. Police didn’t give any more details on what was discovered.