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The Citizen
2 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
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
‘She must rot in jail': Fleurhof residents reject bail and relocation for Tiffany Meek
Tiffany Meek, the mother accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, appeared at the Roodepoort Magistrate Court for a bail hearing. It has been postponed to Monday. Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers Emotions ran high outside the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court as Fleurhof residents gathered to express outrage over Tiffany Meek, demanding that she remain behind bars and voicing opposition to her proposed relocation to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Tiffany Meek is accused of murdering her son, Jayden-Lee. On Friday, Meek wanted the court to hear her bail application, but it rolled over to Monday after she pleaded not guilty to the accusations. In her affidavit, Meek stated that, if granted bail, she would go and live with her father in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). However, that did little to calm the storm outside the courtroom, where protestors carried placards reading 'Justice for Jayden-Lee' and 'No Bail for Baby Killer.' Outraged community members protested outside the Roodepoort Magistrate Court, saying Tiffany Meek must not be granted bail. Image: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL 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 ✕ Residents expressed deep anger and resistance, saying Meek should not be granted bail or allowed to relocate, as they believe this would be an attempt to evade accountability. 'She must not even think about going to KZN. She must rot in jail for what she did to that boy!' said Emily Dwayne said. 'We don't want to live with a murderer, and neither should any other community.' Thandi Khambule, a Fleurhof resident said the state must not grant Tiffany Meek bail until the truth is out. Image: Kamogelo Moichela/IOL Thandi Khambule, a Fleurhof resident, said the state must not grant her bail until the truth is out. 'We want those who did this tragedy with her to be punished as well. So she must remain in jail because what she did was unforgivable,' she said. The case has gripped the community with grief and rage as more chilling details about Jayden-Lee's death emerge. While the legal process continues, residents say their message is clear: no bail, no second chance, and no sympathy. As the nation watches the case unfold, Fleurhof's stand is unshaken — they demand justice, not mercy. ActionSA MP Dereleen James, who was present in court, reiterated that the law must take its course because they will not allow anyone to walk freely while they kill children. IOL Politics
The South African
2 days ago
- The South African
Breaking: Tiffany Meek's bail application postponed
Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared before the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court for the formal bail application on Friday, 18 July. The matter has been postponed to Monday, 21 July. The 31-year-old is charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice, crimen injuria and obstructing the course of justice. The court heard that blood was found on Jayden-Lee's bed and school books. However, Tiffany, through an affidavit, claimed that the 11-year-old's bloodied items were not in the house. She was arrested on Friday, 11 July, nearly two months after the 11-year-old's death. The 31-year-old also suggested that she has been framed for her son's murder. Community members gathered outside the courthouse, demanding justice for Jayden-Lee. and voicing outrage over the brutal death of the young boy. More to follow. 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
eNCA
6 days ago
- eNCA
Mother linked to murder of son
JOHANNESBURG - Tiffany Meek's arrest for her son, Jayden-Lee's murder, raises more uncomfortable questions about child safety in our society. What are communities getting wrong and what more should be done to protect the most vulnerable? We spoke to Advocacy Manager for Women and Men against Child Abuse,Luke Lamprecht.
IOL News
6 days ago
- IOL News
Community demands justice as mother is charged with the murder of Jayden-Lee Meek
Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek, appears in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court. Image: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers The family's refusal to let the police into the house following a missing person's report should have sent alarm bells that a close family member could be involved in the gruesome murder of Jayden-Lee Meek, 11. These are the words of ActionSA MP, Dereleen James, who joined the Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo, Deputy Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili, and scores of community members outside the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Monday. Tiffany Nicole Meek, the 31-year-old mother of Jayden-Lee, appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on charges of murder, crimen injuria, and defeating the ends of justice following her arrest on Friday. "When they asked the mother if they could go inside the house, and the mother said no, the police could have rescued the 11-year-old boy. I will not stand here today and be grateful that the police have done their job. We will not apologise. Had we not marched to Parliament and brought the matter to the highest office, would we have seen a speedy arrest?" she asked. 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. 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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 ✕ Scores of community and children's rights activists have gathered outside the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court for the appearance of Jayden-Lee Meek's mother, Tiffany Meek. Image: Siyabonga Sithole Boshielo revealed that the police are treating the murder of Jayden-Lee with the utmost seriousness, deploying all available resources, and confirmed that more arrests are possible as the investigation continues. The case was postponed to July 18 for Meek's bail application, and she remains in custody. "The investigating and the tracking team have been hard at work, following all possible leads and collecting all the information that could lead to Jayden-Lee's killer. Our team has been working closely with the NPA, where evidence gathered resulted in a warrant of arrest, which was executed on Friday. It is rather unfortunate that Jayden-Lee was killed and found in the very space where he should have been safe and secure," she said. Earlier in the morning, tensions ran high outside the court, where Fleurhof community members and children's rights activists called for justice to prevail over the murder of Jayden-Lee. Neil Singh, a community activist, stated that he had suspected that a close family member was involved in the mysterious death of the young Royal College learner in May. "When I learnt that Jayden-Lee had gone missing, I posted this information on social media and later joined a community march to the Florida police station. It became clear that something was amiss in this matter as the family refused the presence of the media at the funeral. Since then, I suspected that something was wrong with this situation," he said. Thoko Khambule from Fleurhof stated that the community, which came out in their numbers to mourn the learner, is shocked by the alleged involvement of the mother, whose responsibility was to protect and nurture Jayden-Lee. "We want justice to be served for Jayden-Lee Meek's death. If indeed the mother is involved in the murder, we want her to answer to the community. We were there with her as she was mourning the death of her child, not knowing that she was somehow involved. We call on the justice system to do the right thing as we want answers from her," she said. Meek, who told the court that she intends to appoint a new attorney after her initial legal representative failed to appear, is set to return to court for her bail application on Friday.
