Commission must lead to consequences, sanctions and ultimately justice
On Sunday, 13 July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the formation of a commission of inquiry to focus on the shocking allegations that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi recently made and how the alleged deep-rooted corruption will be dealt with.
While I agree that the allegations must be attended to with the necessary diligence and all parties must be given a fair chance to express themselves, citizens are tired of the many costly, time-consuming and unsuccessful commissions of inquiries.
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The South African
39 minutes ago
- The South African
Outrage as Tiffany Meek WEEPS after NO BAIL verdict
Tiffany Meek – the Johannesburg mom accused of murdering her son Jayden-Lee Meek – wept as she was denied bail at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court. Many South Africans are sharing their judgement and suspicions over her visible emotions in court, as compared to her previous media interviews. The 31-year-old has been charged with murder, crimen injuria, and defeating the ends of justice. She has maintained that she is being 'framed'. Tiffany is accused of striking her son on the head with a blunt force object after reporting him missing just hours earlier. On 14 May, his near-naked and beaten body was found on the steps of their apartment complex in Fleurhof, Johannesburg. After a lengthy bail hearing application, Roodeport Magistrate Court judge Annelin Africa delivered her ruling on Tuesday, 29 July – no bail for Tiffany Meek. The mother of Jayden-Lee Meek wept as the magistrate detailed why she believed the woman had attempted to 'mislead' the court. She read in her verdict: 'If applicant (Tiffany) has the ability to deceive without hesitation, then surely the applicant has the ability to influence witnesses, especially her family. She will, likewise, have the ability to undermine or jeopardize the objectives of the proper functioning of the criminal justice system.' 'Her release will have the likelihood of undermining the public peace.' The magistrate pointed out that Tiffany Meek's fixed address in her bail application – in KwaZulu-Natal – was out of the confines of Gauteng province. 'The applicant failed to satisfy this court that she discharged the onus in proving, on a balance of probabilities, that the interest of justice permits her release from detention', she added. As the verdict was read, Tiffany Meek shook her head in disagreement. She wept and continued to cry as she was led out of the courtroom. On social media, many South Africans have compared Tiffany Meek's distraught appearance at her bail hearing to her collected and calm composure in media interviews after Jayden-Lee Meek's death. Carol Ann Sauls Hendricks posted on Facebook: 'Not a tear was shed when she was interviewed after her son's death. She's crying because she was caught out'. Chants Lundall added: 'She cried so much during the bail proceedings. But never cried when the media interviewed her before she was arrested 🫨🫨🫨.' Another, shared a clip of Tiffany Meek's interview with eNCA just days after Jayden-Lee Meek's death. Genevieve Kelly posted: 'What I fail to understand is that Tiffany Meek was so bold and brave in the initial phase of this case. Having interviews with TV crews and playing the blame game. Watching all the interviews, not once did I see a crocodile tear shed for Jayden-Lee. Not even when she found out that he had passed on. 'She went to identify his body and looked so calm and composed. I know that a mother who isn't involved in her child's death would be emotionally, mentally, and physically distraught'. What i fail to understand is that Tiffany Meek was so bold and brave in the initial phase of this interviews with TV crews and playing the blame the police for doing a shitty job when all the time she knew that she and perhaps her other people had killed a beautiful child who had so much to live for. Then watching all the once did I see a crocodile tear shed for even when she found out that Jaden had passed on. She went to identify his body and looked so calm and composed..I know that a mother who isn't involved in her child's death would be emotionally,mentally and physically distraught. Which mother has interviews when her child is missing? Who leaves their home knowing that their child is missing?wouldn't you want to stay there hoping and waiting for any news? Then In the one interview she says she always knew at the back of her mind that he would return home BUT it didn't hit her until she got the call that her child had been didn't hit her? The fact that she already knew that he wouldn't be found alive or the fact that she knew that she had killed him?She deserves to ROT IN JAIL. Posted by Genevieve Kelly on Tuesday 29 July 2025 Thus far, police have provided initial evidence of Jayden-Lee Meek's gruesome injuries sustained at the time of his death. They've also poked holes in Tiffany Meek's claim that she did not return home until she received a call that her son had died. Tiffany reported her son Jayden-Lee's disappearance on the afternoon of 13 May. She claims he did not return home from school, a claim that has been disputed by several witnesses. Police questioned the school transport driver, a fellow passenger, and a day security guard at her Swazi's Place complex, who confirmed that Jayden-Lee had been dropped off at home. Tiffany Meek – the mother of Jayden-Lee Meek – has been denied bail in court. She is accused of murdering her son and concealing evidence. Images via YouTube screenshot. Tiffany alleges that she spent the night at her mother's house in Florida, and not at her home. She claimed it that this was because her mother's home was closer to the Florida police station. However, a night security guard claimed she returned home in the early morning of 14 May and left her home shortly before the body of Jayden-Lee was discovered. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
3 hours ago
- TimesLIVE
How can the state protect witnesses who testify in the Mkhwanazi commission of inquiry?
Hearings for the commission of inquiry into KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations are expected to begin in August, according to acting deputy chief justice and commission chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The commission, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, will look into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Interim reports are expected after three and six months, with a final report later. Briefing the media on Monday, Madlanga confirmed they had scheduled a consultation with Mkhwanazi to get the process under way. 'We assure South Africans the work of the commission has commenced in earnest. Our first consultation with a witness is imminent. That consultation will help inform what further information the commission must follow up on,' he said. Concerns have been raised about the protection of witnesses who may come forward to testify. Madlanga said applications for evidence to be heard behind closed doors will not be easily granted, except for matters of state security or documents that should not be in the public domain. Witnesses will be protected. 'The commission will ensure protection of potential witnesses. All proceedings may be held in public or private as the chairperson deems necessary.'
IOL News
4 hours ago
- IOL News
Come on poepols, let's get SA working
Letters to the Editor. Image: Supplied Mandela foundation hijacked by radicals I am deeply troubled by the Nelson Mandela Foundation's (NMF) recent launch of the 'Solidarity in Action Awards,' which explicitly invites proposals to challenge Christian Zionism – a move that many South African faith communities are viewing as an attack on religious freedom. Christian Zionism, supported by nearly 50% of South Africa's Christian population, is rooted in biblical belief and a peaceful vision for Israel and Palestine coexisting. Yet this new initiative by the NMF seeks to delegitimise that belief, vilifying a theology that millions of South Africans hold dear. The NMF has clearly been hijacked by radicals with political agendas and it is no coincidence that it has been steered in this horrific ideological direction following the recent appointment of Naledi Pandor as its chairperson. Pandor has demonstrated profound hostility towards Israel and is notoriously known to have friendly relations with Hamas, a designated terrorist group that has been actively pursuing genocide against the LGBTQ+ community, Christians, Israelis and Jews since its cannot ignore the role she is playing in the growing trend of the silencing of Christian voices, especially those who support Israel. At a time when Christians across Africa face violent persecution, it is disheartening to see South African institutions promote narratives that distort biblical truth and undermine is not colonialism. Support for Israel is not extremism. It is time for the Foundation to return to Mandela's principles of inclusion and dialogue. | Daniel Jacobi Executive Director of the South African Friends of Israel Come on poepols, let's get SA working Let's take a step back and see where we are. The GNU is a year old; it is time for its gender reveal party. The nappies must come off now. It can stop crawling and take its first strides into finding real-life plans to get the country working again. What should we do? If there is to be a national dialogue, what should we be talking about? How should it be said? Who should be having it? Let's start with what we all agree on. Turns out South Africans concur on the important issues: Employment should be our first priority, followed by safety. Race should not be a policy priority. Most South Africans don't want BEE to continue being enforced.(Sources: IRR, SRF, and Ipsos polls and research). By all accounts and surveys, the indications are that while we are a country of many cultures and colours, we share a largely conservative and family-oriented approach to life. We are concerned about the same things – jobs and safety, bread and butter issues remain at the top of our minds. These are potent sentiments our political leaders, elite, and thought instigators should take note of. It means we don't have to harp on and on about race, no matter how much fun it is and how the righteous indignation feels so good. We don't have to take the people in the red berets, nor the bearded groups in deep khaki, or the suited government officials seriously when they start banging their fists on about race. These are foolish actions by foolish people, and we can tell them that. We can go: 'Oi, mampara! Move it along. How are you going to create more jobs for more people and more economic growth for the country?' (Did you know, other words for 'fool' in South Arica are mampara, isiphukuphuku, moegoe, poepol, or leoatla.) Don't be afraid to use these words when addressing the government or the elite. Shake your head, feel the word softly, but say it out loud. Allow yourself to think the thought, then say the word then do a deed that shows your feelings. As ordinary South Africans, we need our voices to be heard, not only at the voting stations but all the time. It is not an expression of hate or revolution; it is a course correction. It is an 'aikona' spoken politely but firmly. We must learn how to be more persuasive with our top classes. Remember what we did with e-tolls? We just refused to pay. OUTA (Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse) showed us the facts and how to say: 'No.' There was no violence, and there were no riots, but our voices shouted so loudly it broke the system. We did it again with the recent VAT increase. Absolutely, some opposition parties objected to the increase, and there was much political posturing, but that was a hasty reaction to a mighty rumbling in the population. That energy of collective discontent amongst all groups gathered speed and became a wind of change, invisible, but powerful. We did that by twittering and tweeting and complaining and cautioning. The results were politicians scurrying in the whirlwind and doing their jobs for once. We did that. We know how to do did loadshedding stop so suddenly, after years of our torment? The political will brought about by tear of political consequence on the part of the ANC played a big part. The nation's shared outrage at having their families disrupted during basic tasks like preparing your children for school or their businesses damaged because of the government's lack of maintenance became the most pressure you can put on a government. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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I did interviews across various spheres of our society at the time and while people used different words, they all said the same thing. A businessman in Sandton would say of the electricity crisis: 'The rampant corruption and mismanagement at Eskom is exacerbating the situation. We might also be over-reliant on coal. We need our government to step in, or it will be a disaster for the ANC the next time people vote.' I spoke to a security guard in the checkout queue of a supermarket in Bloubergstrand. He phrased it thus, while rubbing his stomach: 'It is not because the coal is wet, it is because they (the government) are eating that money. They will eat and eat until we say: 'Aikona!' We will open their eyes. You will see that coal will suddenly be dry before the elections.' These are the narratives our media outlets should be publishing. Our nation has a collective intelligence that is smart and calculated and often homogenous. Governments listen when the people figure out how to talk to them. We need think tanks, lobby groups, and media companies that publish the stories of our sameness and our aspirations more clearly. The government should hear that South Africans are more united than we are being led to believe. We are united enough. What we need now is economic growth. We need a Government of National Economic Growth. A GNEG. This is how the nappies come off. The populace in turn must learn how to demand more course corrections. We must stamp our feet for fewer restrictions on trade, whether that comes in the form of BEE or registration of spaza shops. We can tell the government that their plan for BEE was a valid idea, but it had unintended consequences. The people won't tolerate it anymore: like e-tolls, the VAT increase, and load-shedding. Bad laws can simply 'now. The R290 billion a year it costs us to enforce BEE policy can be applied where it matters – fixing infrastructure and creating a stable economy. We must focus on publishing stories of our sameness and our common goals. The real national dialogue is already happening on the street level, amongst real people who understand its real-life consequences. Put that online, in print and on radio. The race-baiting has gone on long enough. Stop it! Aikona! Come on poepols, let's get this country working. | Vivienne Vermaak Free Market Foundation Donald Trump holds the world hostage While Hamas, hangs on for dear life to the 20+ hostages they still hold, fully realising that the treacherous Tel Aviv terrorists would immediately push the total annihilation button and send what's left of the two million citizens into instant martyrdom as soon as these hostages are released, the world conveniently forgets about another living organism that is being held as a giant hostage. This huge hostage is all the countries of the world except the US. And, of course, the one that has captured the major part of the planet as perpetual hostage is the madman, US President Donald Trump. Demanding extraordinary hefty payments in hectically high ransom figures as trade tariffs is but one of his one-sided bargaining weapons. He has a whole Pandora's Box of others in his golf kit bag: Sanctions placed if any country wishes to join BRICS for instance: Amputate diplomatic ties; jump off helping to fund UNESCO and other UN humanitarian organisations; demolish the UN building in New York; deport and excommunicate naturalised US citizens that originate from 'erring' countries; restrict visas to 'enemy' governments; refuse loans and subsidies to African countries. And another few thousand openly and clearly-worded ransom notes that seem to be conjured every weekend in the heartless head of this mammoth megalomaniac. Meantime , the other cheek of the same bum – Netanyahu – continues to use the most flimsy excuse of heavily clichéd single-track monologues that go ad-nauseam: 'Remember October 7; dismembered babies; the Holocaust; remember Hamas?And so Israel continues with it's mission statement; of demolishing each and every trace of what Gaza once was; to grind and bury the bones of every Palestinian, man woman, child and foetus into the rubble, the very minute after the last hostage living or dead is released. Then they can themselves and their like-minded allies in Washington and Tel Aviv can help themselves to the wealth of gas buried off Gaza in the Mediterranean. | Ebrahim Essa Durban DAILY NEWS
