Meek trial postponed to November

MURDER-ACCUSED and mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, Tiffany Meek, returned to the Roodepoort Magistrates' court yesterday, where her matter was postponed to November.

Meek, 31, from Fleurhof, appeared after she was denied bail in July. 

She is accused of murdering her son, 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, and also faces charges of crimen injuria, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, and defeating or obstructing the administration of justice.

Jayden-Lee was reported missing on May 13, 2025, after he failed to return home after school.

His lifeless, half-naked body was found on May 14, 2025, near the staircase in the Swazi Place complex just metres from the front door of his home.

Jayden-Lee's mother has been in custody since her arrest on July 11.

Meek, who has been pleading for bail, is expected to appeal her bail judgment. 

During her bail application, Meek pleaded with the court to grant her bail as she is the sole breadwinner of her family. She said she could afford an amount of R5 000 for bail.

Magistrate Annelin Africa denied Meek bail on July 29.

Earlier this month, an online petition was started calling for bail for Meek, demanding that she receive fair treatment and be declared innocent until proven guilty.

It remains unclear as to who started the online petition.

However, during proceedings, an application has been made for the matter to be transferred to the High Court. 

The indictment against Meek has not yet been served. 

The matter was postponed until November 5, for the finalisation of the indictment for the matter to be transferred to the High Court.