Jocelyn Smith's mother, Kelly, told Gayton McKenzie she believed the girl was a victim of human trafficking.
A Saldanha Bay mother spoke candidly at a luncheon with patriotic leaders on Tuesday, February 27th.
Jocelyn, a first grade student at Dearsville Elementary School, went missing on Monday, February 19th.
Jocelyn Smith's mother talks about the horrors of human trafficking
On Facebook Live, Gayton McKenzie shared an update from Jocelyn Smith's mother, Kelly.
In it, she expressed concern about what happened to her daughter.
Jocelyn was with Kelly's boyfriend, Jackin Apolis, when she disappeared last Monday afternoon. The couple reported their child missing to police later that night.
Also read: Missing Jocelyn Smith claims she was drugged and abused [watch]
Kelly told Gayton:my kids love to play around [outside]. Someone saw Jocelyn as a beautiful target. she is a beautiful girl. She feels like human trafficking is involved.
She continued: She said, “If anyone who owns Jocelyn even touches her, she will be unhappy for the rest of her life. I hope he is watching. Please take my child home to her.''
Gayton McKenzie offers R100,000 reward
Meanwhile, Gayton McKenzie has offered a R100,000 reward for information regarding Jocelyn Smith's disappearance.
according to IOL, the PA party leader said: Let's all work together to find this little girl before a big riot breaks out.
“I hereby offer R100,000 to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest and conviction of the culprits. There is much more we can all do. Time is of the essence. Let’s act with urgency and speed.”
