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The South African
3 days ago
- The South African
'I didn't abuse my child': Jayden-Lee Meek's 'murder-mom'
Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany, has denied widespread reports that she abused her son, whom she is accused of murdering. The 31-year-old has made headlines over her shock arrest and charges, with some even likening her to Kelly Smith, the mother of missing girl Joslin Smith. On Friday, 18 July, Tiffany made her second appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court on charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice, and crimen injuria. Tiffany is accused of fatally striking her son with a blunt force object on his head and concealing evidence. In an affidavit read by her attorney, Noven Singh, in court during her bail application, Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany, claimed that she was being 'framed' for the murder of her son. Tiffany claimed that authorities and activists were unfairly comparing her to Kelly Smith, the mother of Joslin Smith, who was convicted of kidnapping and child trafficking in May. In much of it, Tiffany blamed the police for their alleged delay in filing a missing person's report, thoroughly searching the apartment complex, and condemning community members for not calling emergency services after her son's body was discovered the next day. Jayden-Lee Meek;s mother, Tiffany, made her bail application hearing in court on Friday, 18 July. She has been charged with murder, crime injuria and defeating the ends of justice. Images via TikTok: @tiffs_dunn She also blamed social media users for their speculation about what happened – and who was behind Jayden-Lee Meek's death. She said: 'I have already been tried, found guilty, and sentenced by social media subscribers. Without them even knowing of the state's case. 'There was a so-called private investigator who was trying to make me out to be an abusive mother and publicly announced that Jayden's school had complained about a history of abuse. 'I have never abused my child'. According to the anonymous investigator – who spoke to eNCA this week – Jayden-Lee Meek complained to his peers at Royal College about being 'starved', 'abused' and 'neglected'. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that it will investigate claims that Jayden-Lee Meek had confided in teachers and classmates that he was being abused at home. Earlier this week, officials visited the independent school, Royal College, to verify the claims. Department spokesperson said: 'Our preliminary report indicates that there is an element of truth to the said allegations. However, our team will continue to conduct its investigation. 'The department has a responsibility to ensure that all learners in Gauteng are protected'. 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
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Mom denies killing Jayden-Lee
Here's your daily news update for Friday, 18 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes Tiffany Meek, the 31-year-old Fleurhof mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek, has vehemently denied abusing or killing her child as she applied for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, South Africa's water resources and drinking water have been contaminated with microplastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and anti-retrovirals (ARVs) that could pose risks to human health and the environment. Furthermore, World Rugby have said the Springboks' intentional short kick-off, done in the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha last Saturday, to force a scrum on the halfway line, 'shows an intentional violation of the kick-off and restart laws'. Weather tomorrow: 19 July 2025 KwaZulu-Natal is under warning for disruptive rainfall, while the rest of the country faces cool to cold, cloudy weather with isolated showers in some provinces. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. 'I never abused my child' – Tiffany Meek denies murder allegations in bail bid Tiffany Meek, the 31-year-old Fleurhof mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek, has vehemently denied abusing or killing her child as she applied for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. The emotional mother broke down in court on Friday as she denied allegations that have sparked public outrage and social media condemnation. Tiffany Meek accused of her son's murder appears in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on July 14, 2025. Picture: Gallo Images 'I never abused my child,' Meek declared through her attorney, challenging claims that she was responsible for her son's death. CONTINUE READING: 'I never abused my child' – Tiffany Meek denies murder allegations in bail bid 'Emails' reveal Nkabane misled Parliament over Seta scandal – but insisted it wasn't intentional Two individuals named as members of the independent advisory panel that recommended appointments to the Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) boards have claimed they did not attend any meetings, despite the assertions by Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education convened on Friday to question Nkabane over the controversial Seta board chairperson appointments, which drew backlash due to the involvement of candidates with links to the ANC. Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi The minister, however, failed to attend the meeting, citing her attendance at a TVET College event in the Eastern Cape. CONTINUE READING: 'Emails' reveal Nkabane misled Parliament over Seta scandal – but insisted it wasn't intentional Water department explains why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water South Africa's water resources and drinking water have been contaminated with microplastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and anti-retrovirals (ARVs) that could pose risks to human health and the environment. The grim details were revealed in several studies commissioned since the year 2000 by the Water Research Commission (WRC), an entity of the department of water and sanitation (DWS), along with local and international research organisations. Picture: iStock The studies were commissioned to probe the presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) in water resources and drinking water. CONTINUE READING: Water department explains why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water 'David vs Goliath': Meta agrees to hand over child porn channel creator information Tech giant Meta has agreed to permanently delete more than 60 WhatsApp channels publishing child pornography involving South African school children and to comply with all requirements of an earlier high court order. This was after Judge Mudunwazi Makamu in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg handed down a further order on Friday. Picture: Supplied Meta was found in contempt of court of an earlier ruling in urgent litigation brought by the Digital Law Company (DLC) led by social media law expert Emma Sadleir. CONTINUE READING: 'David vs Goliath': Meta agrees to hand over child porn channel creator information Boks' short kick-off deemed 'intentional infringement' by World Rugby World Rugby have said the Springboks' intentional short kick-off, done in the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha last Saturday, to force a scrum on the halfway line, 'shows an intentional violation of the kick-off and restart laws'. World Rugby have considered the matter, brought to their attention by the Italian Rugby Federation, and taking a decision. Rassie Erasmus has come under fire for certain tactics employed by his team. Picture: Johan Orton/Gallo Images World Rugby have stated that should a referee deem the action to be deliberate they must award the opposition team a penalty. CONTINUE READING: Boks' short kick-off deemed 'intentional infringement' by World Rugby Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: 'Cyril must fall' march | Holomisa shrugs off coup claims | Lauryn Hill for Delicious Festival
The South African
3 days ago
- 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.
