Gayton McKenzie slams Joshlin Smith’s mother for negligence

An emotional Gayton McKenzie has condemned the mother of Joslin Smith, Kelly, as well as her partner Jacquin Appollis, also known as Boeta, for their illicit drug use.

This comes amid unconfirmed reports of their arrest relating to the missing Saldanha Bay child’s disappearance.

According to eNCA and journalist Annika Larsen, police have confirmed the arrest of three people.

Joslin went missing from her home in Diazville on 19 February. At the time of her disappearance, she was in the care of her stepfather.

ARRESTS IN JOSLIN SMITH DISAPPERANCE?

According to eNCA, three people have been arrested in connection with Joslin Smith’s disappearance.

The news broadcaster – who did not reveal the identities – claims the three will appear in court on Thursday, 6 March.

No other details were given.

Police have yet to confirm the reports.

[BREAKING NEWS] Three people are in police custody in connection with Joshlin Smith's disappearance. eNCA has learnt that two of the three confessed to the police while the third is not cooperating. The three are expected to appear in court on Thursday. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/rfGbNv21l5

— eNCA (@eNCA) March 5, 2024

GAYTON MCKENZIE CONDEMNS MOTHER, STEPDAD

Meanwhile, Gayton McKenzie has admonished both Kelly and Boeta’s illicit drug use in the presence of her three children.

In his initial meeting with Joslin Smith’s mother, Kelly admitted that both Boeta and herself abused the drug Tik (crystal meth). 

He also claims she refused his offer of a private drug rehabilitation.

In an emotional Facebook post, the Patriotic Alliance leader shared: “How did this little girl live in a shack with two parents who are addicted to Tik? 

“How did she feel seeing not only her parents but friends of her parents coming to use Tik at their house? This is the reality of our communities. There are hundreds of thousands of Joslins out there. 

He continued: “We should stand up, take responsibility, and create a new reality for our children and grandchildren. 

“Please put yourself in the shoes of Joslin, coming from school, and there is no bread because Tik was bought instead.

He added: “God, please help our communities and help us to find Joslin. We shall not fail you a second time.

Meanwhile, Joslin’s biological father, Jose Emke, also shared his suspicions that his daughter’s disappearance was likely linked to “drug debt”.