Tiffany Meek Considers Options After Bail Is Denied, Maintains That the Real Killer Is Roaming Free
- Tiffany Meek is confident that justice will prevail after she was denied bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court
- Meek's lawyer, Noven Naidoo, spoke about his client's plans after Magistrate Anneline Africa denied her bail
- Naidoo said Meek wanted to leave no stone unturned in her quest for justice for Jayden-Lee and her family
- Dr Shaheda Omar, Clinic Director of The Teddy Bear Foundation, shared her thoughts on the decision to deny bail
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG - Tiffany Meek wants to leave no stone unturned in her quest for justice for Jayden-Lee and her family.
The 31-year-old has been charged with the murder of her son, whose body was found on 14 May 2025, a day after he was reported missing. She was arrested two months after the youngster’s death and denied bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Meek will remain behind bars until her next appearance on 17 September 2025, but she doesn’t feel like this is the end of the road for her. The ruling was welcomed by community members who celebrated outside the courtroom.
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Addressing the media outside the courtroom, her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, explained how Meek was feeling about the verdict.
What did Noven Naidoo say?
Speaking on behalf of his client, Naidoo said that Meek feels as if this is just a bump in the road but that the truth will prevail.
“Tiffany wants to leave no stone unturned. She insists that I escalate the matter and have a different unit investigate further,” he said.
He added that they now have the options of either bringing forth a bail application based on new facts or taking Magistrate Anneline Africa’s decision on appeal.
Meek maintains there’s a killer out there
Naidoo added that his client is unhappy with the way police investigated the matter, insisting that she is innocent and that the real killer is still out there.
“There is a killer out there and she’s not sure whose child is going to be next,” Naidoo said.
Meek has constantly maintained that she’s innocent, stating that she's being framed for the murder. She even accused someone of planting evidence in her home to implicate her in the murder.
Dr Shaheda Omar, Clinic Director of The Teddy Bear Foundation, spoke to Briefly News about the story. Dr Omar stated that it was essential to remember that the denial of bail did not imply guilt.
" She is still innocent until proven guilty. She’s not been tried and convicted yet," Dr Omar said.
She added that it may be better that she was denied bail, as her life would be in jeopardy if she were released, as the decision would have incited mob violence.
What you need to know about Jayden-Lee Meek’s murder
- A close relative was arrested on 11 July in connection with the murder of Jayden-Lee.
- Tiffany made her first appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court and was charged with the murder of her son.
- In an interview after his death, Tiffany demanded justice for her son and sent a warning to whoever was responsible for the murder.
- Tiffany’s mother, Debbie Dunn, maintained that her daughter was not guilty of killing Jayden-Lee.
- Tiffany denied any involvement in the murder and claimed that she was being framed.
- The investigating officer asked that the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court not give Tiffany bail.
- Angry community members demanded that Tiffany be given bail so they could deal with her.
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Bail conditions in SA
The South African Constitution allows any arrested person to apply for bail, regardless of the charge. Bail allows an accused person to be released from custody while awaiting trial, subject to certain conditions.
There are three types of bail applications. Police bail (Section 59) is for less serious offences like petty theft or minor drug possession. It can be granted at the police station within 48 hours of arrest. Prosecutor bail (Section 59A) applies to more serious crimes, such as assault with intent to cause harm or fraud under R20,000. It must be approved by a prosecutor before the first court appearance. Court bail (Section 60) is for serious charges under Schedule 5 or 6, like murder or rape. A formal bail hearing is required in court.
When deciding on bail, the court considers whether the accused may flee, threaten others, interfere with evidence or disturb public order. If any of these risks exist, bail is denied. Once bail is granted, the accused must attend all court appearances. Failure to do so can lead to arrest and the revocation of bail.
Meek denied bail in murder case
Briefly News reported that Meek was denied bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on 29 July 2025.
Meek was charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee, whose body was found on 14 May 2025.
Magistrate Anneline Africa detailed why she was denying Meek bail, as the case was postponed to September.
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