Like many public figures, Springbok WAG Layla Kolbe is using her platform to bring awareness of the disappearance and safe return of Western Cape young girl Joshlin or Joslin Smith.

The 7-year-old child from Saldana Bay has been missing since Monday, 19 February.

The search has continued into its fourth day.

JOSHLIN SMITH UPDATE: STILL MISSING
According to IOL, Joshlin Smith went missing from her home in Diazville in Saldana Bay while her mother, Kelly, was at work.

The grade one learner did not go to school as she felt unwell. Instead, she was left in the care of her mother’s boyfriend. When her mother returned, the man could not account for the girl’s disappearance.

At the time of her disappearance, Joshlin was wearing a light blue T-shirt and light blue denim shorts.

A mass-scale search has been launched by the Saldana Bay SAPS, Disaster Risk Management personnel, town mayor Andre Truter, and community members.

In a Facebook post, Truter shared an update on Friday midday. It read: “Joshlin has still NOT been found…the [SAPS] investigative team is working non-stop to try and locate Joshlin. All leads are thoroughly checked and followed upon”.

Truter appealed to the public to refrain from spreading misinformation or making false police reports.

PRAYERS UP FROM LAYLA KOLBE
Meanwhile, Layla Kolbe has appealed to the public to pray for Joshlin Smith’s safe return.

Earlier this week, the mom-of-three shared a picture of the missing child with a caption that read: “Come on, Lord”.

On Friday, she shared in another post: “Praying you are ok and found safely.”