Family sets up petition against bail in Taryn Le Roux murder case
The family of Taryn Le Roux who was killed in September have set up an online petition to call for bail to be denied to the accused.
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The family of murdered Westville resident Taryn Le Roux are preparing for the bail application of her husband Nicolas Le Roux, who is charged with her murder.
Taryn was shot dead on September 15 this year. Le Roux, a former soldier is alleged to have shot his wife at a Westville pub after a heated argument.
He is also facing charges of handling a firearm under the influence of a substance, possession of a firearm or ammunition with intent to cause an offence or resist arrest, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of unlicensed ammunition.
Taryn’s niece, Lisa Beresford-Mnyandu, confirmed that Le Roux will be back in court next week for his bail application.
“Accused now has legal aid representing him and will apply for bail on 25 November 2025 in Pinetown.”
Beresford-Mnyandu said the family is opposed to bail being granted and is mobilising community support. They have set up an online petition to oppose bail.
The petition calls on the judicial system to:
- Deny bail to the accused, for the safety of the community and in honour of the life lost.
- Enforce the maximum possible sentence, ensuring accountability for this devastating and intentional act.
- Stand firm against GBV, sending a clear message that femicide and violence against women will be met with unwavering justice.
Beresford-Mnyandu said that every day, the internet is flooded with stories of women being killed, and it is heartbreaking.
“The very men who are meant to protect us are the ones violating, assaulting, and murdering women and children. It is sickening, it is wrong, and it is devastating to see how many lives and families have been shattered by gender-based violence. This is not acceptable. I stand firmly and unapologetically against it.”
In the aftermath of the killing, Taryn’s teenage son Daniel has moved in with his grandparents.
“My grandfather is now faced with not only the grief of losing his daughter but also the responsibility of caring for Taryn’s young son, his amazing grandson, Daniel, all on a pensioner’s limited means,” Beresford-Mnyandu said.
She said the family is raising funds via a BackaBuddy campaign to cover educational and household needs. “Any donation would help immensely to pay for educational related expenses (school fees, stationery, Matric dance etc.) and everyday bills and expenses.”
The petition is available here: https://forms.gle/u1XHjKq4X9NQ3XGz7.
The next court appearance is scheduled for November 25.