📍 Location: Fleurhof, Johannesburg | Published: July 18, 2025
The Fleurhof community in Roodepoort is reeling with grief and disbelief as Tiffany Meek, the mother of 11-year-old murder victim Jayden-Lee Meek, appeared in court for the first time since being charged with his brutal death.
Jayden-Lee was reported missing on 12 May 2025, and his lifeless body was discovered the following morning, just metres away from the door of their apartment at Swazi Court in Fleurhof Extension 30. He had been beaten and left for dead in a stairwell—cold, unconscious, and alone.
Now, over a month later, the unthinkable has been confirmed: the very person who raised the alarm—his own mother—is the primary suspect in his murder.
“Who Did Jayden Call On?”
Emotions ran high outside the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning as members of the Fleurhof community, residents of The Hills, and local child protection activists gathered to demand justice.
“When we are in danger, we call on our mothers. We scream, ‘Mommy!’ But today, I can’t help but ask… who did Jayden call on that night?” a tearful resident said during a press briefing.
“We failed Jayden. The very flat his mother refused police to search… is where his body was found the next day. That refusal should’ve been a red flag.”
What Happened in Court?
Tiffany Meek, 31, made her first appearance on Monday, 14 July 2025. She is facing charges of murder and will remain in custody until her next court appearance, where she is expected to apply for bail.
Prosecutors allege that Jayden’s body was hidden in their apartment overnight before being placed in the stairwell to appear as though he had gone missing. Witnesses reported that Jayden’s body was still warm when found, suggesting he had died shortly before being discovered.
Community Blames SAPS for Delayed Action
In earlier interviews—before her arrest—Tiffany publicly criticised police for their slow response. Ironically, those very comments have now sparked public outrage.
“Police were told Jayden was dropped at the flat. But no one searched it that night,” said activist Althea Cluff.
“It’s standard in child cases to start at the home. If officers had checked their flat, Jayden might still be alive.”
The case has led to renewed calls for urgent reforms in how missing child cases are handled, with the community insisting that the first few hours are critical.
BREAKING: Family Member Arrested for Murder of 11-Year-Old Jayden-Lee Meek
A Heartbreaking Loss for All
Jayden’s death has become a symbol of systemic failure, from family breakdowns to law enforcement delays, to a community mourning a child who never got to grow up.
The Florida Community Policing Forum and several NGOs are now working closely with investigators to ensure justice is served. Candlelight vigils and memorial murals continue to grow around Swazi Court, where Jayden lived.
📢 A Call for Accountability
As the case unfolds, community members are urging authorities not to treat this as an isolated tragedy.
“Jayden’s story must change the way police respond to child disappearances,” said activist Natalie Solomons.
“Every child matters. Every second counts. And no child should ever be failed like this again.”
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