Roodepoort mother accused of killing son: Bail hearing continues today
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.
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