Police have arrested a 31 year old woman in the Jayden Lee case, The 11 year old boy found dead in Fleurhof in May.
Police confirmed she is related to Jayden Lee. She will go to Roodepoort Court on Monday 14 July 2025.
The arrest comes after two months of sadness, worry, and public anger.
How did Jayden Lee die?
On 12 May 2025, Jayden-Lee came home from school. He lived at Swazi Court in Fleurhof.
His mother reported him missing later that day. She works from home and said he never came inside the flat.
The next morning, his body was found on the stairs near the door.
Doctors said he was dead when he got to the hospital.
People said his body was warm, so he died recently.
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Residents Blame Police for Delays
Local residents say they were the first to search for Jayden-Lee’s school bag and clothes.
They claim the police took too long to act.
Police arrived late, and the area was not well protected.
As time passed with no updates, people began to doubt the police.
Pain and Questions After the Arrest
Althea Cluff, a well-known community activist, spoke out after the arrest.
She said this moment is both a relief and a heartbreak.
“If it is someone close to him, how long was he being hurt?” she asked. “Was this the first time or had it happened before?”
Cluff said she plans to attend the court hearing on Monday and give her statement.
She called the situation a deep shock and said the whole community feels betrayed.
Pressure on Police From the Public
In June, Cluff and fellow activist Natalie Solomons went to Cape Town to demand justice.
They took the case to Parliament and asked leaders to push the police for answers.
They also called for a full review by the Portfolio Committee on Police.
Many felt that without this public pressure, the case might have been ignored.
A Community That Did Not Give Up
Jayden-Lee’s death sparked outrage and action.
People in Fleurhof and nearby areas held vigils, did door-to-door searches, and signed petitions.
People stood together, even though they felt ignored.
Now that someone is arrested, people hope justice will be done.
Important Dates & Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Victim Name | Jayden-Lee Meek |
| Age | 11 years old |
| Arrested Person | 31-year-old woman |
| Connection to Victim | Close family member |
| Body Found | 13 May 2025 |
| Court Date | 14 July 2025 |
| Location | Fleurhof, Roodepoort |
| Hospital | Discovery Hospital |
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