SALDANHA BAY - A probation officer has recommended the maximum prison sentences for the trio found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith.
He says the girl's mother and her two co-accused have shown no remorse.
Joshlin has been missing since February last year.
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Social worker Errol Pietersen compiled a detailed pre-sentencing report about Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn.
He describes Appollis as a liar and Van Rhyn as a menace to society and believes Smith orchestrated the kidnapping and trafficking.
Closing arguments are expected on Wednesday.
- eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports.