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The Citizen
23-07-2025
- The Citizen
Videos: Contradictions emerge in bail hearing of murdered Jayden-Lee's mother
Conflicting accounts of clothing and missing occurrence book (OB) entries came under scrutiny today during the bail application hearing of Tiffany Nicole Meek (31) in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. According to the Roodepoort Record, Meek's defence attorney, Noven Naidoo, cross-examined state witness and investigating officer Sergeant Nceba Diko about the clothing Jayden-Lee Meek (11) was reportedly wearing on the day he went missing. Naidoo highlighted that the teacher, the day shift security guard at Swazi's Place, and Meek herself all gave differing statements about Jayden-Lee's clothing. 'My client informed me she helped him get dressed that morning. He was wearing grey long pants, a white shirt, a tie, and black takkies,' Naidoo told the court. A statement from Jayden-Lee's teacher at Royal College indicated he was wearing a red school tracksuit with a school badge and carrying his school bag. The day shift security guard reported seeing Jayden in a red school jacket with a badge and black shorts. Diko said he could not confirm what the child was wearing, as the descriptions were provided by individuals who had seen Jayden-Lee that day. OB entries from Swazi's Place were also submitted to court. The entries showed that the first report of Jayden's disappearance was made to the night shift security guard at 20:30 by unknown individuals. Meek reported the matter at 21:00, accompanied by police. Naidoo stated: 'The accused will say she spoke to the day shift security guard and that an entry was made in the OB. She gave him her phone number, told him she was going to the shop, and instructed him to call if Jayden returned.' Diko responded: 'There is no record of this in the OB.' Naidoo also questioned the officer about an alleged missing page from the OB, claiming that on May 14 – the day Jayden-Lee's body was discovered – Meek and her family noticed the page was missing when they attempted to photograph the book. Diko admitted he had not certified the OB copies submitted to court, citing workload as the reason for the oversight. The defence presented a Bolt receipt showing Meek travelled to Swazi's Place at 05:12, not 04:00 as stated by Diko. Naidoo said this detail had been deliberately omitted from Meek's affidavit to illustrate that she did not travel there at 04:00, as alleged. This timing further contradicted the OB entry provided by the security guard. Further questioning focused on the nationality of the security guards. Naidoo asked whether Diko had checked their immigration status. 'They are both Congolese nationals, and I did not check their status,' Diko said. When asked by the court about the relevance of this line of questioning, Naidoo argued that if the guards were arrested, they might not be available to testify. Before proceedings concluded, the investigating officer presented Jayden's school bag, which was found at Unit 13, where Meek resides. A schoolbook was then used to confirm that Jayden had attended school on May 13 and had written work for that day. The bail application is set to continue on Friday. 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
23-07-2025
- 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!
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The Citizen
21-07-2025
- 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!
The South African
18-07-2025
- The South African
'Why did she do it?': Jayden-Lee Meek's paternal family demand answers
The paternal family of Jayden-Lee Meek are demanding answers from his mother, Tiffany, who has been arrested in connection with his murder. The 31-year-old woman made her second appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on Friday, 18 July. In it, she detailed how she was 'framed' for her son's death, which took place two months ago. Tiffany is remanded in custody until her next appearance next week. Speaking to the media after Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany made her court appearance, his paternal uncle, Owen Meek – the brother of the boy's father, Leandro Meek – spoke on behalf of the family. He said: 'We're standing firm in this trial. We're going to see it through. Tiffany is married into our family. The dad is not in a good space. 'We're happy so far with the outcome of that day. Keeping Tiffany behind bars is a very small win for us.' Meek appeared to the community to direct its anger at Tiffany's family. He continued, 'Let the law take its course. Let's not go on what we assume, what we think, and what we feel. We're putting our confidence in that justice will be served for Jayden. 'We do believe that his mom did love him. We want to know why she did it, and who she did it with…everyone wants answers'. @ Owen Meek, cousin of Jayden-Lee Meek's father, briefs the community on how they feel. #Fyp #CaxonLocalMedia #Journalist #RoodepoortRecord #JaydenLeeMeek #fleurhof #courtappearance #roodepoort #Murdersuspect #JusticeforJayden #JusticeForJaydenLee ♬ original sound – Caxton JHB West Meanwhile, Jayden-Lee Meek's maternal grandmother, Debbie Dunn, claims her daughter is being 'framed' for murder. A week ago, the 31-year-old was arrested, later appearing in court for the first time on Monday. On 14 May, Jayden-Lee's lifeless body was discovered outside his mother's apartment in Fleurhof, Johannesburg. Tiffany had reportedly been staying at her mother's house, and not her own, when the gruesome discovery was made. Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Image: Via Facebook Speaking in a TikTok video accompanied by her son, Jayden-Lee's grandmother claims she was 'deeply disappointed' in the police investigation as well as the prosecution of her daughter 'over a crime she did not commit'. Dunn claimed that Tiffany's family, friends, and attorney were present at court, but they were unable to access the courtroom where she appeared. She said: 'It is so clear that the police, prosecutors, and activists are working together to ensure that Tiffany was not represented in court on her first appearance and that her loved ones were not inside to give her love and support'. Dunn added: 'We hope that she will be given a fair bail hearing and trial. We have lost faith and hope in the criminal system.' @forever11_jayden we were there, yet the hearing was hush hush and they made sure we were not present.. all this just to further discredit her. ♬ original sound – Debbie Dunn 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.
The Citizen
18-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
City Power invites community members for Free Basic Electricity registration
City Power is inviting community members for a Free Basic Electricity (FBE) registration. According to a statement sent to the Roodepoort Record by City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena, senior citizens, military veterans, child-headed households, people with disabilities, and the displaced may register for FBE. 'To qualify, you need to be a South African citizen, must reside within the City of Johannesburg, be unemployed or have a monthly income not exceeding R7 503.01,' the statement read. Mangena said that in cases where you are unable to attend on given dates, you may still register at the City Power offices (Roodepoort Service Delivery Centres) from Monday to Friday. Documents to bring • ID • City Power prepaid/ meter number • proof of income • proof of residence • proof of SASSA grant • latest 3-month statement • City of Johannesburg rates and taxes accounts Areas and Dates • Fleurhof grounds (near Shell Garage) – Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20 from 10:00 • Jerusalema informal settlement, Florida – Thursday, July 31, from 10:00 • Princess Sports Ground – Friday, July 18 from 10:00 • Maraisburg Memorial Park, corner 9th Street and 8th Avenue – Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
