Outrage as Tiffany Meek WEEPS after NO BAIL verdict
The 31-year-old has been charged with murder, crimen injuria, and defeating the ends of justice. She has maintained that she is being 'framed'.
Tiffany is accused of striking her son on the head with a blunt force object after reporting him missing just hours earlier. On 14 May, his near-naked and beaten body was found on the steps of their apartment complex in Fleurhof, Johannesburg.
After a lengthy bail hearing application, Roodeport Magistrate Court judge Annelin Africa delivered her ruling on Tuesday, 29 July – no bail for Tiffany Meek.
The mother of Jayden-Lee Meek wept as the magistrate detailed why she believed the woman had attempted to 'mislead' the court.
She read in her verdict: 'If applicant (Tiffany) has the ability to deceive without hesitation, then surely the applicant has the ability to influence witnesses, especially her family. She will, likewise, have the ability to undermine or jeopardize the objectives of the proper functioning of the criminal justice system.'
'Her release will have the likelihood of undermining the public peace.'
The magistrate pointed out that Tiffany Meek's fixed address in her bail application – in KwaZulu-Natal – was out of the confines of Gauteng province.
'The applicant failed to satisfy this court that she discharged the onus in proving, on a balance of probabilities, that the interest of justice permits her release from detention', she added.
As the verdict was read, Tiffany Meek shook her head in disagreement. She wept and continued to cry as she was led out of the courtroom.
On social media, many South Africans have compared Tiffany Meek's distraught appearance at her bail hearing to her collected and calm composure in media interviews after Jayden-Lee Meek's death.
Carol Ann Sauls Hendricks posted on Facebook: 'Not a tear was shed when she was interviewed after her son's death. She's crying because she was caught out'.
Chants Lundall added: 'She cried so much during the bail proceedings. But never cried when the media interviewed her before she was arrested 🫨🫨🫨.'
Another, shared a clip of Tiffany Meek's interview with eNCA just days after Jayden-Lee Meek's death.
Genevieve Kelly posted: 'What I fail to understand is that Tiffany Meek was so bold and brave in the initial phase of this case. Having interviews with TV crews and playing the blame game. Watching all the interviews, not once did I see a crocodile tear shed for Jayden-Lee. Not even when she found out that he had passed on.
'She went to identify his body and looked so calm and composed. I know that a mother who isn't involved in her child's death would be emotionally, mentally, and physically distraught'.
What i fail to understand is that Tiffany Meek was so bold and brave in the initial phase of this case..having interviews with TV crews and playing the blame game..critising the police for doing a shitty job when all the time she knew that she and perhaps her other people had killed a beautiful child who had so much to live for. Then watching all the interviews..not once did I see a crocodile tear shed for Jaden..not even when she found out that Jaden had passed on. She went to identify his body and looked so calm and composed..I know that a mother who isn't involved in her child's death would be emotionally,mentally and physically distraught. Which mother has interviews when her child is missing? Who leaves their home knowing that their child is missing?wouldn't you want to stay there hoping and waiting for any news? Then In the one interview she says she always knew at the back of her mind that he would return home BUT it didn't hit her until she got the call that her child had been found..What didn't hit her? The fact that she already knew that he wouldn't be found alive or the fact that she knew that she had killed him?She deserves to ROT IN JAIL. Posted by Genevieve Kelly on Tuesday 29 July 2025
Thus far, police have provided initial evidence of Jayden-Lee Meek's gruesome injuries sustained at the time of his death. They've also poked holes in Tiffany Meek's claim that she did not return home until she received a call that her son had died.
Tiffany reported her son Jayden-Lee's disappearance on the afternoon of 13 May. She claims he did not return home from school, a claim that has been disputed by several witnesses.
Police questioned the school transport driver, a fellow passenger, and a day security guard at her Swazi's Place complex, who confirmed that Jayden-Lee had been dropped off at home. Tiffany Meek – the mother of Jayden-Lee Meek – has been denied bail in court. She is accused of murdering her son and concealing evidence.
Images via YouTube screenshot.
Tiffany alleges that she spent the night at her mother's house in Florida, and not at her home. She claimed it that this was because her mother's home was closer to the Florida police station.
However, a night security guard claimed she returned home in the early morning of 14 May and left her home shortly before the body of Jayden-Lee was discovered.
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