The Roodeport Magistrate’s Court has denied the bail application of alleged killer mom, Tiffany Meek. She stands accused of murdering her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, earlier this year.
“If applicant has the ability to deceive without hesitation, then surely the applicant has the ability to influence the witnesses, especially her family,” said the Magistrate.
The magistrate cautioned that although a bail application is not a process to determine whether an individual is guilty or not, it would not be in the interest of justice for Tiffany to be released.
A LOOK INTO JAYDEN-LEE’S FINAL MOMENTS
On 13 May 2025, Meek reported Jayden-Lee Meek as missing to the South African Police Service. The following morning, the boy’s lifeless body was found half-naked near a block of flats in Fleurhof, where Meek and her son lived.
At the time, Meek urged the police to find her son’s killer and garnered public sympathy. However in a shocking turn of events, she herself became a prime suspect in the case.
Following the arrest, SAPS said, “We cannot rule out the possibility of more arrests as investigations into the murder of Jayden Lee continues”.
A LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM FOR TIFFANY MEEK
Meek has been in custody since 11 July 2025. She is also facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, crimen injuria and obstructing the course of justice.
Protestors arrived in droves outside the Roodeport Magistrate’s Court this morning and were met with significant police presence. Carrying plaque cards written ‘Justice for Jayden-Lee’ and chanting, the crowd expressed their opposition to Meek being granted bail.
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