Overview
- Police called off the search for the day in Saldanha Bay after renewed efforts based on community claims, saying officers will keep pursuing every lead.
- Detectives returned to the West Coast town to investigate a report from a community member about the missing child’s alleged whereabouts.
- SAPS said no tangible evidence has been found so far and the case remains open and active, with checks continuing locally and in other countries.
- Three people, including Joshlin’s mother, were convicted in May 2024 of human trafficking and kidnapping, yet authorities still do not know where the child is.
- Community figures have shared unverified claims, including a cadaver dog alert in a park, reported blood-stained clothing said to match DNA, and a retired officer’s hair-based locating device, while news outlets range from detailing these assertions to focusing on official police updates.