'Jayden-Lee's school knew about abuse'

AS THE mystery surrounding the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek unfolds, reports of abuse allegations made to his school have risen.

- ROBIN-LEE FRANCKE

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.

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.