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The South African
18-07-2025
- The South African
Murder and mystery: A chilling timeline of Jayden-Lee Meek's death
The nation eagerly awaits the outcome of the formal bail application of Tiffany Meek, the mother accused of murdering 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. The case that has gripped South Africa continues in the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on Friday, 18 July. Tiffany Meek, the mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee, stands accused of his brutal murder. The case has sparked national outrage and uproar over child protection. Here is a timeline of the events that led to Meek's arrest. Jayden-Lee was reported missing on 13 May, two days after Mother's Day. His mother claimed he had not returned home from school, despite his transport having dropped him off at their Fleurhof residence. With the assistance of the Florida Community Policing Forum (CPF) and residents, Jayden-Lee was later found on the staircase of the apartment building. Thereafter, he was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Community members expressed outrage over the delay in police action. They called for police to work faster to ensure justice was served. On Friday, 11 July, Tiffany was arrested following extensive investigations by Florida detectives, with support from the Provincial Investigative Unit and Tracking Team. Tiffany appeared before the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July, facing charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice, crimen injuria, and obstructing the course of justice. Speaking outside court, Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo said it is not an easy case. She commented on the community backlash about the time it took to ensure a breakthrough, saying it was necessary for a thorough investigation. Boshielo did not rule out the possibility of more arrests. An investigator close to the case revealed disturbing details from the crime scene, including attempts to clean up blood. He alleged that the child was beaten severely and was hidden under blankets on his bed. He also claimed that someone had tampered with evidence in the home. Describing the crime scene as gruesome, he further stated that the murderer attempted to clean the blood from the flat with bleach. However, the blood was still discovered under UV light. Despite the chilling details, Jayden-Lee's grandmother defended her daughter. In a tearful video, Tiffany's mother, Debbie Dunn, the family and slammed the arrest and expressed a loss of faith in the state. HOW DOES THE TRAGIC DEATH OF JAYDEN-LEE MEEK EXPOSE THE HIDDEN CRISIS OF CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITIES? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
IOL News
14-07-2025
- IOL News
Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek, weeps as she appears in court for his murder
Jayden-Lee Meek's mother Tiffany Nicole Meek weeps as she appears in court for his murder. Tiffany Nicole Meek, aged 31, wept uncontrollably in the dock on Monday as she appeared in court for the murder of her son, murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. The bail application did not proceed on Monday and the case was postponed to July 18. A month ago, IOL reported that residents of Fleurhof marched to the Florida police station in Gauteng, calling for justice after the tragic death of the 11-year-old boy. Last week, Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the "close relative" was arrested on Friday morning, following extensive investigations by Florida detectives with the assistance of the provincial investigative unit and tracking team. Jayden-Lee was reported missing in May 2025 by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of the apartment he was residing at in Fleurhof. He was declared dead at the hospital. 'A case of murder was opened and police conducted investigations which led to the arrest of the woman. She is expected to appear before Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on (Monday) 14 July 2025 on a charge of murder,' said Nevhuhulwi. According to police, Jayden-Lee was dropped off by his school transport in the afternoon, but he never arrived home. The following day, his lifeless body was discovered undressed on a staircase within the residential complex where he lived. The boy had sustained multiple bruises, and his body was found several hours after he was reported missing. According to reports, his body was still warm and clean. He had no blood on him, but visible abrasions could be seen, indicating a possible assault. When relatives were notified, Jayden-Lee was rushed to the hospital, however, he was declared dead on arrival. In May, IOL reported that, at their own expense, members of a Johannesburg-based women's rights organisation travelled to Cape Town to picket outside Parliament in a desperate bid to force the police to take decisive action in the brutal murder case of Jayden-Lee. The Women Empowerment Platform (WEP), led by founder Natalie Solomons, joined local activists and community leaders in calling for justice after Jayden-Lee's body was found just metres from his home in Fleurhof, Roodepoort. The organisation is urging Parliament and the Portfolio Committee on Police to prioritise the case and ensure that an arrest is made. 'We got involved in the Jayden case because it's a child who was murdered in the very community we serve,' said Solomons. 'I still can't get the picture of how he was found that morning out of my head. It was a very evil sight to see – I don't know how somebody can do that to a little boy. I'm a mother. There's no way I could turn away from this. That's why we travelled from Johannesburg to Parliament. We want action. Someone needs to be held accountable.' IOL News
IOL News
14-07-2025
- IOL News
Arrest of close family member in Jayden-Lee Meek's murder case raises concern
Jayden-Lee Meek was murdered in Fleurhof, Johannesburg. Image: Supplied A 31-year-old 'close family member' arrested in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek is set to appear in court on Monday. A month ago, IOL reported that residents of Fleurhof marched to the Florida police station in Gauteng, calling for justice after the tragic death of the 11-year-old boy. Last week, Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the relative was arrested on Friday morning following extensive investigations by Florida detectives with the assistance of the provincial investigative unit and tracking team. Jayden-Lee was reported missing in May 2025 by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of the apartment he was residing at in Fleurhof. He was declared dead at the hospital. 'A case of murder was opened and police conducted investigations which led to the arrest of the woman. She is expected to appear before Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on (Monday) 14 July 2025 on a charge of murder,' said Nevhuhulwi. According to police, Jayden-Lee was dropped off by his school transport in the afternoon, but he never arrived home. The following day, his lifeless body was discovered undressed on a staircase within the residential complex where he lived. 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The boy had sustained multiple bruises, and his body was found several hours after he was reported missing. According to reports, his body was still warm and clean. He had no blood on him, but visible abrasions could be seen, indicating a possible assault. When relatives were notified, Jayden-Lee was rushed to the hospital, however, he was declared dead on arrival. In May, IOL reported that, at their own expense, members of a Johannesburg-based women's rights organisation travelled to Cape Town to picket outside Parliament in a desperate bid to force the police to take decisive action in the brutal murder case of Jayden-Lee. The Women Empowerment Platform (WEP), led by founder Natalie Solomons, joined local activists and community leaders in calling for justice after Jayden-Lee's body was found just metres from his home in Fleurhof, Roodepoort. The organisation is urging Parliament and the Portfolio Committee on Police to prioritise the case and ensure that an arrest is made. 'We got involved in the Jayden case because it's a child who was murdered in the very community we serve,' said Solomons. 'I still can't get the picture of how he was found that morning out of my head. It was a very evil sight to see – I don't know how somebody can do that to a little boy. I'm a mother. There's no way I could turn away from this. That's why we travelled from Johannesburg to Parliament. We want action. Someone needs to be held accountable.' IOL News
IOL News
11-07-2025
- IOL News
Close family member arrested in tragic murder case of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek
Jayden-Lee Meek was murdered outside his home after failing to come home on 12 May 2025. Image: Supplied Police have arrested a 31-year-old 'close family member' in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. A month ago, IOL reported that residents of Fleurhof marched to the Florida police station in Gauteng, calling for justice after the tragic death of the 11-year-old boy. On Friday, Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the relative was arrested on Friday morning following extensive investigations by Florida detectives with the assistance of the provincial investigative unit and tracking Team. Jayden-Lee was reported missing in May 2025 by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of the apartment he was residing at in Fleurhof. He was declared dead at the hospital. 'A case of murder was opened and police conducted investigations which led to the arrests of the woman. She is expected to appear before Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on (Monday) 14 July 2025 on a charge of murder,' said Nevhuhulwi. 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. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading According to police, Jayden-Lee was dropped off by his scholar transport in the afternoon, but he never arrived at his home. The following day, his lifeless body was discovered undressed on a staircase within the residential complex where he lived. The boy had sustained multiple bruises, and his body was found several hours after he was reported missing. According to reports, his body was still warm and clean. He had no blood on him, but visible abrasions could be seen, indicating a possible assault. When relatives were notified, Jayden-Lee was rushed to the hospital, however, he was declared dead on arrival. In May, IOL reported that, at their own expense, members of a Johannesburg-based women's rights organisation travelled to Cape Town to picket outside Parliament in a desperate bid to force the police to take decisive action in the brutal murder case of Jayden-Lee. The Women Empowerment Platform (WEP), led by founder Natalie Solomons, joined local activists and community leaders in calling for justice after Jayden-Lee's body was found just metres from his home in Fleurhof, Roodepoort. The organisation is urging Parliament and the Portfolio Committee on Police to prioritise the case and ensure that an arrest is made. 'We got involved in the Jayden case because it's a child who was murdered in the very community we serve,' said Solomons. 'I still can't get the picture of how he was found that morning out of my head. It was a very evil sight to see – I don't know how somebody can do that to a little boy. I'm a mother. There's no way I could turn away from this. That's why we travelled from Johannesburg to Parliament. We want action. Someone needs to be held accountable.' IOL News
