Police are investigating the death of Anele Tembe after her body was found outside the Pepper Club Hotel in Cape Town on Sunday.

Tembe was SA rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ fiancée 

 Tembe allegedly jumped from the tenth floor of the hotel, according to paramedics. 

“Reports from the scene indicate that a 22-year-old female had allegedly jumped from the tenth floor, landing on the road below.

“Medics assessed the patient who had sustained critical injuries and was treated on scene by an advanced life support paramedic. While stabilising the patient her condition rapidly deteriorated and she was sadly declared deceased on the scene,” said Netcare  911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst

The Tembe and Forbes families confirmed the death in a joint statement.

“It is with the deepest regret that we, the Tembe and Forbes families, confirm the untimely passing of our beloved fiancé, daughter, sister and daughter-in-law, Anele Tembe (22). Anele tragically passed on in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 11 April 2021.

“We are still in shock and are dealing with our emotions, as she was an exceptional and gifted young woman, with so much life ahead of her. She had a sweet nature about her and was always nurturing to those around her.

“Her fiancée, Kiernan Forbes is currently inconsolable and is surrounded by family and closest friend. At this hour of grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal,” read the statement.

Meanwhile, social media has been flooded with messages of condolences to the Forbes and the Tembe families.

PICTURE: Via Twitter

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