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The Citizen
8 hours ago
- 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 South African
5 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 Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Women being hit hardest by NHS delays as treatment backlogs grow across key services
WOMEN are being short-changed by the NHS and make up most of the waiting list, official figures show. New data from NHS England show that 57 per cent of patients waiting for treatment are female while 43 per cent are male. 2 Women are waiting for 3.9million treatments, a million more than the 2.9m listed for men, while the remainder are uncategorised. Female patients also wait longer than males as statistics show they are less likely to be treated within the 18-week target time and more likely to wait over a year. Gynaecology, which looks after women's reproductive health, has the longest waiting list of any single department for working age people. Professor Ranee Thakar, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: 'This data is a vital step in addressing the postcode lottery in gynaecology care. 'Delays can lead to a need for more complex treatment and significantly impact women's health, wellbeing, and daily lives. 'We know that our members are working tirelessly to deliver more appointments and so it is encouraging to see waiting lists begin to fall in recent months.' Overall, the NHS figures show patients living in working class areas, and those from black or Asian backgrounds, are more likely to face long waits. In a blow to the economy, 56 per cent of waiters are of working age – more than 3.5million people, with many unable to work while they wait. Ear, nose and throat clinics have the biggest backlogs, with 616,000 procedures due to be completed. Ophthalmology and gynaecology both account for over 500,000 each, while cardiology and dermatology both have waiting lists of more than 400,000. Wes Streeting brutally slams Kemi AND Farage and demands Tories say sorry for how they ran the NHS in blistering attack Sharon Brennan, of National Voices, said: 'Being honest with the public is an important step to winning back the trust of communities who often feel unheard and sometimes unwanted.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: 'Only by being upfront and shining a light on inequalities can we begin to tackle the problem.'
IOL News
7 days ago
- IOL News
Gauteng Department of Education investigates allegations that Jayden-Lee's school was aware of abuse
Jayden-Lee Meek was murdered outside his home after failing to come home on May 12, 2025. Image: Supplied The investigation into the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek has revealed disturbing allegations of abuse reported to his school, Royal College in Florida. It has emerged that the young boy confided in classmates and educators about the mistreatment he was enduring prior to his tragic death. Jayden-Lee is alleged to have talked about how he was left alone, did not always have something to eat, and had visible bruising. Earlier this week, the young boy's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Tiffany Nicole Meek, appeared in court for the murder of her son. Image: Timothy Bernard/Independent Media 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 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. Next Stay Close ✕ The 31-year-old mother faces charges of murder, crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice. IOL reached out to the Gauteng Education Department, requesting answers as to why no one responded to Jayden-Lee's cries for help. 'The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) had on July 15, 2025, dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida, Roodepoort, to establish facts regarding allegations that the late Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to the school before his passing,' GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona said. He also confirmed there was some truth to the allegations. 'Indeed, there is an element of truth to the said allegations; however, our team will continue to conduct their investigations. The Department has a responsibility to ensure that all learners in Gauteng are protected. An update will be communicated in due course,' Mabona said. Jayden-Lee went missing on May 13, just after 4pm. His scholar transport dropped him at the Fleurhof apartment complex. He was never seen again. At the time of his disappearance, his mother claimed she had been working from home and got worried when he did not return home. According to a charge sheet presented to the court, the State is set to prove that Meek struck her son with a blunt object. The object is yet to be identified. It has been revealed that blood was found on Jayden-Lee's bed, his school clothes and bag were also found in the apartment, as well as his schoolbooks, which had blood on them. Evidence analysed by forensic experts reveals Jayden-Lee was killed in his home. His body was only found the following morning near the house on the staircase. At the time, his body was clean, warm, and several abrasions were visible. She is expected back in court on Friday, July 18, for bail information and her attorney to come on record. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
16-07-2025
- IOL News
‘Jayden-Lee's school knew about abuse': Gauteng Department of Education investigates allegations
Jayden-Lee Meek, 11, was returning home from school when he disappeared from inside his apartment complex. Image: Supplied As the mystery surrounding the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek unfolds, reports of abuse allegations made to his school have risen. There have been reports that the young boy, who attended Royal College in Florida, allegedly told his peers and educators about the abuse he was suffering. Jayden-Lee is alleged to have talked about how he was left alone, did not always have something to eat, and had visible bruising. Earlier this week, the young boy's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers 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 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. Next Stay Close ✕ The 31-year-old mother faces charges of murder, crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice. IOL reached out to the Gauteng Education Department, requesting answers as to why no one responded to Jayden-Lee's cries for help. 'The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) had on July 15, 2025, dispatched officials to Royal College in Florida, Roodepoort, to establish facts regarding allegations that the late Jayden-Lee Meek had previously reported abuse to the school before his passing,' GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona said. He also confirmed there was some truth to the allegations. 'Indeed, there is an element of truth to the said allegations; however, our team will continue to conduct their investigations. The Department has a responsibility to ensure that all learners in Gauteng are protected. An update will be communicated in due course,' Mabona said. Jayden-Lee went missing on May 13, just after 4pm. His scholar transport dropped him at the Fleurhof apartment complex. He was never seen again. At the time of his disappearance, his mother claimed she had been working from home and got worried when he did not return home. According to a charge sheet presented to the court, the State is set to prove that Meek struck her son with a blunt object. The object is yet to be identified. It has been revealed that blood was found on Jayden-Lee's bed, his school clothes and bag were also found in the apartment, as well as his schoolbooks, which had blood on them. Evidence analysed by forensic experts reveals Jayden-Lee was killed in his home. His body was only found the following morning near the house on the staircase. At the time, his body was clean, warm, and several abrasions were visible. She is expected back in court on Friday, July 18, for bail information and her attorney to come on record. IOL
