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The Citizen
an hour ago
- The Citizen
Roodepoort mother accused of killing son: Bail hearing continues today
Final evidence and cross-examination are expected to be heard today in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court as the bail hearing of Tiffany Nicole Meek (31), the mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, continues. Roodepoort Record reports that during yesterday's proceedings, state witness and investigating officer Sergeant Nceba Diko, a detective at the Florida Police Station, took the stand again. He worked through Meek's affidavit to assess whether her version of events aligned with the findings of the investigation. Diko disputed claims in Meek's affidavit that sniffer dogs had been led into a security guard's room. 'Security never occupied any unit or flat at Swazi's Place, and I don't know which flat the affidavit is referring to,' he said. He also refuted Meek's timeline, stating that the school bag, red jacket, shoes and pillow were found on the day of the incident, not on May 16 as claimed in her statement. However, he confirmed that on May 16, a pair of underwear with no visible blood was observed for the first time by him and the forensic photographer. A towel containing blood traces was also found in the bathtub, but it was not sent for forensic analysis. Diko explained that the accused was not arrested immediately because investigations, including the post-mortem, took time to finalise. He further testified that releasing Meek on bail could pose a risk to her safety, the safety of the public and public peace. He also expressed concern that she might evade trial or interfere with potential witnesses. 'There are still outstanding investigations to be completed. If the accused relocates to her father's home in Durban, I will have difficulty monitoring her in line with the court's conditions,' he said. 'Given the community's outcry and ongoing protests, I believe she is safer in custody. South Africans are concerned and seeking answers, and I urge the court to consider this.' Final evidence expected to be submitted includes a community petition handed to Florida police, DNA results, still photographs and video footage. Until further notice, Meek remains in custody. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
17 hours ago
- The Citizen
Bail hearing of Tiffany Nicole Meek continues tomorrow
Final evidence and cross-examination are expected to be heard tomorrow, July 23, in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court as the bail hearing of Tiffany Nicole Meek (31) continues. During today's proceedings, state witness and investigating officer Sergeant Nceba Diko, a detective at the Florida Police Station, took the stand again. He worked through Meek's affidavit to assess whether her version of events aligned with the findings of the investigation. Diko disputed claims in Meek's affidavit that sniffer dogs had been led into a security guard's room. • Also read: #JusticeforJayden: Court hears of blunt force trauma and timeline linking mother to crime 'Security never occupied any unit or flat at Swazi's Place, and I don't know which flat the affidavit is referring to,' he said. He also refuted Meek's timeline, stating that the school bag, red jacket, shoes and pillow were found on the day of the incident, not on May 16 as claimed in her statement. However, he confirmed that on May 16, a pair of underwear with no visible blood was observed for the first time by himself and the forensic photographer. A towel containing blood traces was also found in the bathtub, but it was not sent for forensic analysis. • Also read: Mother of Jayden-Lee Meek appears in court for bail hearing amid damning testimony Diko explained that the accused was not arrested immediately because investigations, including the post-mortem, took time to finalise. He further testified that releasing Meek on bail could pose a risk to her safety, the safety of the public, and public peace. He also expressed concern that she might evade trial or interfere with potential witnesses. 'There are still outstanding investigations to be completed. If the accused relocates to her father's home in Durban, I will have difficulty monitoring her in line with the court's conditions,' he said. • Also read: Mother accused of murdering son Jayden-Lee remains in custody as bail hearing is postponed 'Given the community's outcry and ongoing protests, I believe she is safer in custody. South Africans are concerned and seeking answers, and I urge the court to consider this.' Final evidence expected to be submitted includes a community petition handed to Florida police, DNA results, still photographs, and video footage. Until further notice, Meek remains in custody. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
[Videos] Roodepoort mother accused of killing son: Police describe chilling evidence
The bail application of Tiffany Nicole Meek (31), the mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, will continue tomorrow after a day of shocking evidence was presented in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Roodepoort Record reports that during today's court appearance, a state witness, a detective from the Florida police who is also the investigating officer in the case, took the stand and detailed the events from the time Jayden-Lee was reported missing to the arrest of his mother. According to his testimony, the deceased's school bag, shoes and red school jacket were found at Unit 13, where Meek resides. It was further revealed that Jayden-Lee's body was discovered shortly after Meek left the complex in the early hours of May 14 at about 05:00. 'When officers observed the deceased's body at Discovery Clinic, they noticed injuries to the forehead, chin and lips, which were bleeding. The deceased also had bruises on the neck, arms and right leg,' the detective testified. He added that a pillow found in Meek's unit contained blood droplets. These were sealed for forensic testing and later confirmed to match the deceased's blood. 'After the post-mortem, it was revealed that the cause of death was a blunt force injury to the head,' he said. Meek's affidavit, read by her defence attorney Noven Naidoo, claimed that police officers had refused to search her unit because they lacked a search warrant. However, the investigating officer disputed this. 'The accused kept diverting police officers to other locations and refused to let them near her unit. In a case as sensitive as this, police would have proceeded with a search even without a warrant,' he explained. 'It also doesn't make sense that the accused spent the night at her mother's house when she knew the child was missing and could have returned at any time.' Unlike previous appearances, proceedings were calmer, with no demonstrations outside the court. Meek remains in custody. Owen Meek, cousin of Jayden-Lee Meek's father, briefed the community on how they feel. Watch the video: Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Details emerge in court about Jayden-Lee Meek's final moments
The 31-year-old, Tiffany Meek, the mother of the 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, in the Roodepoort Magistrate Court for her bail hearing. Image: Timothy Bernard / IOL Graphics The mother of slain Jayden-Lee meek appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court for the continuation of her bail hearing. Tiffany Meek, a Fleurhof resident faces grave charges, including the murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden -Lee, as well as crimen injuria and attempts to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, The proceedings are drawing huge public attention due to the nature of allegations against her. Meek previously told the court she could afford R5,000 bail and gave an alternative address in Meadowland in KwaZulu-Natal should she be granted bail. Prosecutor Olga Mapokgole called investigating officer, Sergeant Linda Duma, to the stand to testify. He confirmed Meek had no previous convictions. Jayden-Lee Meek, 11, was returning home from school when he disappeared from inside his apartment complex. Image: Supplied The court heard Jayden-Lee was reported missing at the police station at 7.30pm on May 13, 2025. He was expected to be back home from school at 3.30pm. The investigating officer said Meek told police she was working from home and when she realised her son was not home, she contacted her mother to call the scholar transport as she did not have airtime. Once her statement was taken, Meek and police went to the scholar transport driver's home to question him on the child's whereabouts. The driver said he had dropped Jayden-Lee. The man's house was also searched but nothing was found. Police, Meek, and family went to Swazi Place Complex to ask security if he had seen anything, but he referred them to his colleague, who had worked the day shift and knocked off at 6pm. 'The security guard was asked if he saw the child and he said yes. It was during this time the applicant (Meek) interrupted him, stating he was not telling the truth. The security guard insisted he saw him as he was the one who opened for him with the remote control,' the court heard. Police also went to question a peer of Jayden-Lee who was dropped after him. The boy remembered Jayden-Lee was dropped off because he had to open the bus door from the outside. They waited until the boy had entered the complex before they took off. 'Police went back to the complex. They searched the complex and found nothing. They searched the streets of Fleurhof and found nothing. They then went back to the main entrance of the complex at about midnight. They told the family there was nothing more they could do for the day. They stated the investigating officer would be in touch with them and police would assist with searches in the morning,' the court heard. The police sergeant also revealed explosive evidence that contradicted a previous statement made by Meek who claimed to have spent the night at her mother's house in Florida until she was notified of her son's body being discovered the next morning (May 14, 2025). The officer read out the statement of the nightshift security guard who rubbished Meek's claims. 'She (Meek) returned home. She entered the gate, and she was alone. She told me she is going to take a bath. Change her clothes and go back to the police station. I asked her before she went to the police station if she wants to assist with searching vehicles parked in the complex. She agreed and went to her flat. I searched the cars. "As I was searching at about 5.30am, the mother of the missing child told me she could not help with searches as she was heading to the police station. I opened the gate for her and she walked away and disappeared in the dark,' the security guard's statement read. Meek sat in the dock, shaking her head, as the statement was read out. The security guard further told police that shortly after, he was approached by a resident who informed him that Jayden-Lee was found lying on the floor, on the first floor, near the staircase. 'The security guard rushed to the area. When he got there, he was naked, only wearing underwear. He was found just behind the pillar. He said when he looked at the child, his eyes were not moving. The child felt cold. A resident brought a blanket and covered the child. They felt for a pulse but there was no pulse. There were no signs of life," the court heard. It was also established Jayden-Lee's body was found approximately eight to 10 metres from where he lived. The court heard residents made calls to the mother for an ambulance. Police said they were also notified by a resident who left the complex daily at 5.30am stating the child's body was not lying near the stairs at her time of departure. The case continues. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Court hears boy was found wearing only underwear, lying just metres from his front door
The 31-year-old, Tiffany Meek, the mother of the 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, in the Roodepoort Magistrate Court for her bail hearing Image: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL Tiffany Meek appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Monday for the continuation of her bail hearing. Meek, 31, from Fleurhof faces charges of murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek, crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice. Meek previously told the court she could afford R5,000 bail and gave an alternative address in Meadowland in KwaZulu-Natal should she be granted bail. Prosecutor Olga Mapokgole called investigating officer, Sergeant Linda Duma, to the stand to testify. He confirmed Meek had no previous convictions. Jayden-Lee Meek, 11, was returning home from school when he disappeared from inside his apartment complex. Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The court heard Jayden-Lee was reported missing at the police station at 7.30pm on May 13, 2025. He was expected to be back home from school at 3.30pm. The investigating officer said Meek told police she was working from home and when she realised her son was not home, she contacted her mother to call the scholar transport as she did not have airtime. Once her statement was taken, Meek and police went to the scholar transport driver's home to question him on the child's whereabouts. The driver said he had dropped Jayden-Lee. The man's house was also searched but nothing was found. Police, Meek, and family went to Swazi Place Complex to ask security if he had seen anything, but he referred them to his colleague, who had worked the day shift and knocked off at 6pm. 'The security guard was asked if he saw the child and he said yes. It was during this time the applicant (Meek) interrupted him, stating he was not telling the truth. The security guard insisted he saw him as he was the one who opened for him with the remote control,' the court heard. Police also went to question a peer of Jayden-Lee who was dropped after him. The boy remembered Jayden-Lee was dropped off because he had to open the bus door from the outside. They waited until the boy had entered the complex before they took off. 'Police went back to the complex. They searched the complex and found nothing. They searched the streets of Fleurhof and found nothing. They then went back to the main entrance of the complex at about midnight. They told the family there was nothing more they could do for the day. They stated the investigating officer would be in touch with them and police would assist with searches in the morning,' the court heard. The police sergeant also revealed explosive evidence that contradicted a previous statement made by Meek who claimed to have spent the night at her mother's house in Florida until she was notified of her son's body being discovered the next morning (May 14, 2025). The officer read out the statement of the nightshift security guard who rubbished Meek's claims. 'She (Meek) returned home. She entered the gate, and she was alone. She told me she is going to take a bath. Change her clothes and go back to the police station. I asked her before she went to the police station if she wants to assist with searching vehicles parked in the complex. She agreed and went to her flat. I searched the cars. "As I was searching at about 5.30am, the mother of the missing child told me she could not help with searches as she was heading to the police station. I opened the gate for her and she walked away and disappeared in the dark,' the security guard's statement read. Meek sat in the dock, shaking her head, as the statement was read out. The security guard further told police that shortly after, he was approached by a resident who informed him that Jayden-Lee was found lying on the floor, on the first floor, near the staircase. 'The security guard rushed to the area. When he got there, he was naked, only wearing underwear. He was found just behind the pillar. He said when he looked at the child, his eyes were not moving. The child felt cold. A resident brought a blanket and covered the child. They felt for a pulse but there was no pulse. There were no signs of life," the court heard. It was also established Jayden-Lee's body was found approximately eight to 10 metres from where he lived. The court heard residents made calls to the mother for an ambulance. Police said they were also notified by a resident who left the complex daily at 5.30am stating the child's body was not lying near the stairs at her time of departure. The case continues. IOL
