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The Herald
12 hours ago
- The Herald
Bail denied for Jayden-Lee Meek's mother
The court dismissed suggestions that the police investigation was flawed, stating Meek failed to present compelling evidence to prove the state's case was weak or non-existent. The court noted several contradictions in Meek's version of events, including her omission that she returned to the flat early on May 14. Security guard occurrence book records contradicted her statement that she only returned to change clothes and leave for the police station, only to find that she left without changing her clothes. 'The applicant has shown she has the ability to defeat or obstruct the administration of justice by causing other persons to be suspected and attempting to stage the crime scene,' the magistrate read. Referring to the online petition and public outrage after Meek's arrest, the court found her release would 'undermine the public peace and security' and incentivise her to flee the province. Meek had rented the Fleurhof flat for only two months at the time of her son's murder. During her bail pleadings she said she wanted to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal to stay with her father pending trial. The father does not have a lease agreement at his address. 'In the absence of a fixed address and considering the seriousness of the charges, the applicant remains a flight risk,' the magistrate ruled. Meek will remain in custody until the trial is set to start in September. TimesLIVE
The South African
15 hours ago
- The South African
BREAKING: Tiffany Meek's bail application DENIED
Tiffany Meek has been denied bail at the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 29 July. The magistrate suggested that the accused has the ability to obstruct justice in the case. Meek is accused of killing her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, days after Mother's Day in May. In addition to a murder charge, she is accused of defeating the ends of justice, crimen injuria, and obstructing the course of justice. She has been remanded in police custody since her arrest on Friday, 11 July. During the 31-year-old's bail application, the state prosecutor said there is prima facie evidence linking Meek to her son's murder. The 11-year-old was found on the staircase outside his apartment building. Thereafter, he was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. More to follow. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
The South African
15 hours ago
- The South African
Murder-accused Tiffany Meek heads back into custody
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 Meek to be released. 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'. 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. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
15 hours ago
- The Citizen
JUST IN: Jayden-Lee Meek's mother denied bail
The court proceedings were briefly interrupted by a power outage on Tuesday. Tiffany Nicole Meek appears at Roodepoort Magistrate's Court in the murder case of her son Jayden-Lee Meek on 23 July 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Tiffany Nicole Meek, the mother of slain 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, has been denied bail and will remain in custody. The ruling was handed down by the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, following two weeks of arguments presented by both the state and defence. Meek faces charges of murder, crimen injuria, defeating the ends of justice, and attempting to obstruct justice in relation to the death of her son. Jayden-Lee's body was discovered on 14 May on the staircase of his home in the Swazi's Place complex in Fleurhof, Johannesburg. He had been reported missing the day before. Jayden-Lee Meek murder: Mother denied bail During Tuesday's proceedings, the magistrate went through the evidence presented by both parties. She noted that Meek, who earns a monthly salary of R17 000, requested that her bail be set at R5 000. The court also considered the alternative address submitted by Meek – her father's residence in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal. The defence argued there were inconsistencies in the state's case, particularly in relation to the identification of Jayden-Lee's school uniform on the day he disappeared, and the absence of a murder weapon. ALSO READ: State argues Jayden-Lee Meek's mother rode public sympathy until the horse bucked The presiding officer remarked: '[The defence submitted] no eyewitness can confirm that Jayden was in the company of the applicant after being dropped off or that she was the last person being seen with him alive,' she said. The magistrate highlighted the state's position that there is prima facie evidence linking Meek to her son's death. 'The state argues that the applicant has done so by going to an elaborate scheme to evade justice.' The court proceedings were briefly interrupted by a power outage, after which the magistrate resumed delivering her judgment. WATCH: Fleurhof community members outside the Roodepoort Magistrate Court ahead of Tiffany Meek's appearance. Meek is accused of murdering her 11-year-old Jayden-Lee and attempting to defeat the course of justice. #JaydenLeeMeek #TheCitizenNews 📹 :Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen — The Citizen News (@TheCitizen_News) July 29, 2025 'Why was the alarm bells not sounded sooner?' The presiding officer highlighted the prosecution's assertion that Meek had deliberately omitted a critical detail in her police statement – that she returned to Swazi's Place at around 4am on the morning of 14 May. 'The state argued that because the applicant was not aware of what evidence the investigating officer was going to tender did she not prepare and was blindsided by the detail of the recording of the happening by the night security on duty,' the magistrate continued. 'The state argues the applicant intentionally omitted the time she returned to the flat that morning because she did not want to play on the mind of the court that she returned to flat placed the body of the child outside in his underwear because that was her trying to create a distance between her presence and the discovery of the body.' Even if Meek's timeline is accepted, the magistrate noted the state's argument that it does not change the fact that Jayden-Lee's body was found after she had already left the complex. READ MORE: Jayden-Lee Meek murder case: Missing pages and immigration status take centre stage The magistrate questioned why Jayden-Lee was not reported missing immediately after he was allegedly not dropped off at the complex, as claimed by the mother. 'It begs the question why if Jayden-Lee was dropped off by the school transport around three o'clock why was the alarm bells not sounded sooner.' The presiding officer subsequently denied Meek bail as 'it is difficult to trust the information presented' by the mother. 'It is difficult to trust the information presented. The applicant has shown that she has the ability to defeat or obstruct the administration of justice by causing other persons to be suspected and attempting or obstruct the cause of justice by placing Jayden's body outside her unit or stairs to create the conclusion that the child was harmed elsewhere.
IOL News
16 hours ago
- IOL News
Tiffany Meek's bail judgment expected today
The 31-year-old, Tiffany Meek, mother of the 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, is accused of murdering her son. Image: Timothy Bernard / IOL Graphics The much-anticipated bail judgment for Tiffany Meek is expected to be heard in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Meek, 31, from Fleurhof, is charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee Meek. She also faces charges of crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice. Closing arguments were delivered by legal counsel on Monday after five gruelling days of the bail application. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The defence lawyer for Meek, Noven Naidoo, has urged the court to grant his client bail. Meek asked the court to grant her R5,000 as it is what she can afford. She further gave her biological father's address in Verulam in Durban, stating she would be willing to abide by any conditions set by the court. Meek has maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings and remains adamant that she is being framed. She has even requested that the investigation be moved to another arm within the South African law enforcement sphere, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (known as Hawks). The State has opposed Meek's release. The State has called out Meek for deliberately shifting the focus of the investigation and the court's opinion with her defence tactics. The State alleges that Meek killed her son, went back to her apartment between 4am and 5am on May 14, 2025, to remove his body and place it anywhere else. It was also submitted that she tried to incriminate the school transport driver. The court further heard that the investigation was directed by the evidence, and the evidence eliminated many but led to one person, Meek. The State urged the court to take note of how the evidence was challenged. 'She's throwing around wild speculative suggestions. The applicant pre-empted the discovery of the school bag, which is why she put it in her affidavit. It is clear she was given this information. But, she omitted her return to Swazi Place. 'She was not aware of the evidence the investigating officer had. She was blindsided by that and by the detail that was recorded that night. She forgot she had already made a statement to the investigating officer. She forgot what she said,' he submitted. The State submitted that Meek was trying to create distance between her presence and the discovery. IOL
