Gayton McKenzie has condemned the actions of Joslin Smith’s mother Kelly and her partner Boeta.
Images via Facebook: Gayton McKenzie
Gayton condemns Joslin’s mom, stepdad: ‘Tik was bought instead of bread’
Amid reports of an imminent arrest, Gayton McKenzie has condemned Joslin Smith’s mother and stepfather for their neglect of the child.
Gayton McKenzie has condemned the actions of Joslin Smith’s mother Kelly and her partner Boeta.
Images via Facebook: Gayton McKenzie
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.
JOSLIN SMITH: UPDATE
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.
Meanwhile, a statement from SAPS reports that four people have been questioned over the disappearance of Joslin.
It read: “The four persons being interviewed by the team of investigators are two men and two women aged between 26 and 34.
“With the investigation gaining momentum arrests are on the cards”.
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”.
