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She Must Rot in Jail’: Fleurhof Community Fights Tiffany Meek’s Bail Bid

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July 18, 2025

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Roodepoort court swarmed by grieving community demanding justice for Jayden-Lee

The streets outside the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court were filled with raw emotion and protest on Friday as Fleurhof residents made their stance clear: no bail for Tiffany Meek.

Meek, accused of the brutal murder of her 11-year-old son Jayden-Lee, appeared in court expecting to proceed with her bail application. Instead, her case was postponed to Monday. Still, her claim of innocence and her request to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) if granted bail ignited public fury.

‘No Bail for Baby Killer’: Public Rage Spills into Streets

Angry protesters carried signs with chilling clarity: “Justice for Jayden-Lee” and “No Bail for Baby Killer.”

“She must not even think about going to KZN. She must rot in jail for what she did to that boy!” declared Emily Dwayne, a Fleurhof resident and one of the many demanding that Meek face justice from behind bars.

Meek’s affidavit to the court claimed that if released on bail, she would move in with her father in KZN. For Fleurhof, that suggestion amounted to running away from accountability.

“We don’t want to live with a murderer, and neither should any other community,” said Thandi Khambule, echoing a sentiment widely shared among residents.

Community Trauma and an Unforgiving Mood

Jayden-Lee’s death has left a scar on Fleurhof that’s still fresh. The community has been mourning, yes—but also organizing, and standing together in outrage.

“She must remain in jail. What she did was unforgivable,” added Khambule, who also called for the arrest and punishment of anyone who may have been involved.

While court proceedings continue, it’s clear that the legal battle is not just about Meek’s guilt or innocence—it’s about the community’s need for justice and healing.

ActionSA and Civil Voices Join the Call for Justice

Prominent activist and ActionSA MP Dereleen James attended the court hearing and stood in solidarity with residents.

“The law must take its course. We cannot allow anyone to kill a child and walk the streets free,” she said, vowing to monitor the case closely.

James has become a key voice in South Africa’s growing chorus of citizens who are calling for stricter protections for children and tougher bail standards in cases involving violence against minors.

The Bigger Picture: A Pattern of Pain

What’s happening in Fleurhof isn’t isolated. Across the country, South Africans are increasingly outraged by the rise in violence against children, and Meek’s case has become a lightning rod for that anger.

Online, social media timelines are flooded with #JusticeForJaydenLee.

“Too many kids are dying at the hands of the people meant to love them. Tiffany must not get bail,” one user wrote.

The court may be the one to decide Meek’s fate, but the court of public opinion has spoken loud and clear.

Next Steps in Court

The bail application is now expected to proceed on Monday, with Meek still pleading not guilty.

But whatever happens inside the courtroom, one thing is certain: Fleurhof is watching, grieving, and demanding justice, not just for Jayden-Lee, but for every child failed by the system.

They’ve drawn their line in the sand: no bail, no relocation, no mercy.