The quiet community of Fleurhof has been shattered by the shocking arrest of Tiffany Meek, 31, accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek. The young Grade 6 pupil’s bruised and partially clothed body was found on May 14, 2025, on the staircase of the Swazi’s Place complex—just steps from his mother’s apartment—a day after he was reported missing.
Jayden-Lee was last seen after being dropped off by his school transport on May 13. When he failed to come home, Tiffany Meek reported him missing, sparking a desperate search by the community. The discovery of his lifeless body, bearing multiple bruises and signs of severe trauma, sent shockwaves throughout Fleurhof, igniting protests and candlelight vigils demanding justice for the innocent child.
On July 11, after an intensive investigation by Florida detectives and the Provincial Investigative Unit, Gauteng police arrested Tiffany Meek, described by authorities as a close family member. The arrest has reignited fury among residents, many accusing law enforcement of delays and negligence. “It’s heartbreaking that it took this long,” one local said during a protest outside Florida Police Station.
Tiffany Meek is currently appearing in Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court, facing murder charges as the nation watches closely. Civil society groups like the Women Empowerment Platform have condemned the initial police response and called for urgent reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the court proceedings unfold, Fleurhof’s community—and the country at large—await answers and justice for Jayden-Lee.
