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News24
29-07-2025
- News24
Tiffany Meek denied bail in murder case of 11-year-old-son Jayden
Tiffany Meek was denied bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, with the court ruling that she poses a significant flight risk and that her release would compromise public safety. Meek was charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek at their Fleurhof residence in May. Magistrate Anneline Africa denied her bail, listing a plethora of factual inconsistencies in Meek's representations that led the court to decide that she was being deceitful, attempted to mislead the court and possessed the ability to evade trial. Defence attorney Noven Naidoo had argued that his client posed no flight risk, emphasising that she lacked a passport and had voluntarily cooperated with authorities for weeks before her arrest. He contended that Meek had been aware she was a suspect but made no attempt to flee, demonstrating her intention to face the charges and clear her name through the courts.
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Eyewitness News
25-07-2025
- General
- Eyewitness News
[WATCH] 'We never supported Tiffany' – Community activist disputes Jayden-Lee Meek's mom's version of events
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The Herald
24-07-2025
- The Herald
Defence pokes holes in state's case in Jayden-Lee murder trial with Bolt trip timeline evidence
A critical piece of evidence presented during the fourth day of Tiffany Meek's bail application in the Roodepoort magistrate's court has cast doubt on the timeline provided by the state regarding her whereabouts on the day her son, Jayden-Lee Meek, was found dead. Tiffany Meek, 31, from Fleurhof, accused of killing her 11-year-old son, faces charges of murder, crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice. Meek's legal representative, advocate Noven Naidoo, handed over records of e-hailing service Bolt showing she only left her mother's house at 5:12am on the morning of May 14, contradicting a security guard's statement that Meek entered her residence at 4am and departed at 5am. According to the records, Meek was picked up at her mother's house and dropped off at the Swazi Place complex at 5:22am, after she allegedly received a phone call informing her that her son's body had been found near the staircase of her house. Meek's attorney argued that this documented timeline proves Meek could not have been at her residence between 4am and 5am, as claimed in the guard's occurrence book (OB) entries. In addition to the timeline dispute, the court heard there were discrepancies in the descriptions of what Jayden-Lee was wearing on the day he disappeared. The descriptions provided by the mother, a teacher and the security guard differed. 'My client will state that she helped him get dressed that morning, and he was wearing grey long pants, a white shirt, a tie and black takkies on the day,' Naidoo submitted. Investigating officer Sgt Linda Duma said he could not comment on what the child was wearing on the day he disappeared because he got the information from the people who had seen Jayden-Lee on the day. Naidoo also drew the court's attention to inconsistencies in the OB kept at the complex gate. Copies of the OB for May 13 and 14 presented in court reflected that the first recorded report of Jayden-Lee's disappearance was only made after 8pm on May 13, long after Meek claims she notified the security guard at about 5pm. According to Naidoo, Meek had informed the day shift guard her son was missing, left her contact number and told him to call her if the boy returned. No such entry exists in the OB. Naidoo questioned why no earlier note was made and pressed the investigating officer on whether pages might be missing. He said on the day Jayden-Lee's body was found, Meek's family had attempted to photograph the OB book and noticed a missing page. 'There is no record of this in the OB,' the investigating officer responded and acknowledged that he did not certify the OB book copies submitted to court, citing a heavy workload. Questions also emerged around the legality of the security guards. When asked about their immigration status, Duma admitted he did not know, confirming only that they were Congolese nationals. Naidoo pointed out that South African law prohibited undocumented foreign nationals from being employed in the private security industry. The bail hearing will continue Friday. TimesLIVE
The Herald
23-07-2025
- The Herald
Investigating officer tells court that granting bail to Jayden-Lee's mom could spark chaos
The investigating officer in the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek has told the Roodepoort magistrate's court that granting bail to his mother, who is accused of killing the little boy in May, could spark chaos and lead to public unrest. Sgt Linda Duma testified on Tuesday during Tiffany Meek's bail application hearing. He told the court that granting her bail could lead to public unrest as the community was angry and emotional and could take the law into their own hands. The officer said he also feared for the safety of both the accused and the public should she be released. 'If the public sees her outside, I believe that the community, already feeling that the justice system is failing them, may take the law into their own hands,' Duma told the court. Meek, who has pleaded not guilty, submitted an affidavit in support of her bail application arguing that she poses no danger to society, has no prior convictions and is not a flight risk. The investigating officer testified that community members had twice handed over petitions at Florida SAPS demanding swift justice and the arrest of the 'responsible person' in Jayden's death. 'The petition was accepted by the management of Florida SAPS who assured the community that they will do their best to bring the perpetrator to book,' said Duma. In her affidavit Meek said her continued incarceration could cost her her job and that she is the sole breadwinner in her family, supporting her mother and brother. She also argued that if she were not granted bail, it would be difficult for her to prepare for trial as she would have limited consulting times with her legal representative. Duma argued that Meek's release would not only endanger her safety but also disrupt public peace. 'There are already perceptions that we are failing as a state to deliver justice. If she is seen walking freely while this matter is ongoing, people may react in anger. The state cannot rule out possible retaliation,' said Duma.
The Herald
18-07-2025
- The Herald
‘I want to stand trial to clear my name': Tiffany Meek denies killing her son
The Fleurhof mother of murdered pre-teen Jayden-Lee Meek has asked to be freed on bail ahead of trial after her arrest a week ago in connection with his death. 'I did not kill my child. I will attend every court appearance. I want to stand trial to clear my name,' Tiffany Nicole Meek said in a statement read out by her lawyer in the Roodepoort magistrate's court. The 31-year-old disclosed Jayden-Lee was her second child. She lost a newborn two days after birth when she was 18. Estranged from her husband, Meek said she had been a single mom to Jayden-Lee and was financially supporting her mother and brother. She earns R17,500 a month from a clerical job which she started in October 2023 and has since been promoted. This was verified via an employer's letter submitted to court. Meek said she intends to relocate to her father's home in KwaZulu-Natal if released on bail, where she envisaged receiving the support of her extended family. She said she could afford to pay a bail amount of R5,000. This is a developing story TimesLIVE
