Sphamandla Dlamini14 July 2025 | 15:30

IN PICS: Tiffany Meek appears in court for murder of her 11-year-old son

Meek has been charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice, inflicting grievous bodily harm, and obstructing the course of justice in connection with her son’s death.

IN PICS: Tiffany Meek appears in court for murder of her 11-year-old son

Community members protest outside Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025 as Tiffany Meek appears in court for the murder of her son, Jayden Lee Meek. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Tiffany Nicole Meek, the mother of Jayden-Lee Meek, made her first appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Monday.

A teary-eyed Tiffany Meek appears in the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

A teary-eyed Tiffany Meek appears in the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Jayden's body was discovered outside the family's home in Fleurhof less than two months ago, just hours after his mother reported him missing, claiming he had not returned from school.

Meek has been charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice, inflicting grievous bodily harm, and obstructing the course of justice in connection with her son's death.

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Community members protested outside the court, calling for justice for the 11-year-old.

Community members protest outside Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025 as Tiffany Meek appears in court for the murder of her son, Jayden Lee Meek. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Community members protest outside Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025 as Tiffany Meek appears in court for the murder of her son, Jayden Lee Meek. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

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Action SA member of the National Assembly and community activist, Dereleen James, standing amongst the community members protesting outside Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Action SA member of the National Assembly and community activist, Dereleen James, standing amongst the community members protesting outside Roodepoort Magistrates' Court on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Deputy Minister of Police Polly Boshielo sitting in the gallery in the  Roodepoort Magistrates' Court, where accused Tiffany Meek made an appearance on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

Deputy Minister of Police Polly Boshielo sitting in the gallery in the Roodepoort Magistrates' Court, where accused Tiffany Meek made an appearance on 14 July 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN

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The case has been postponed to Friday for further investigations.