Fiancè of famous rapper, AKA, Anele “Nellie” Tembe (22) has been reported dead following an incident at the Pepper Club Hotel in Cape Town, reports IOL.
According to reports from paramedics, Tembe allegedly jumped from the tenth floor of the hotel.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said:
“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.”
As reported by Sowetan Live, witnesses heard a commotion followed by a “loud doof” sound.
Pepperclub Hotel general manager Efi Ella said they got a call at 07:30 on Sunday morning about an "incident" involving a 22-year-old female. It is reported that the victim fell from the tenth floor of the Hotel. Pathologists wrapped up the scene at about 13:00. @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/RnqVxJCQ2x
— Aron Hyman (@aron_hyman) April 11, 2021
Tembe’s family released a statement on Sunday, April 11, confirming the tragic news.
“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 fiancé, Kiernan Forbes, is currently inconsolable and is surrounded by family and closest friends. At this hour of our grief, we humbly request that our families be given privacy and time to heal.”
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Police are investigating the matter.
“Cape Town Central police are investigating an inquest case after an incident at a hotel this morning at about 07:45 on the corners of Loop and Bloem Street, Cape Town CBD where the body of a 22-year-old woman was found deceased,” said police spokesperson FC van Wyk.
AKA, who proposed to “Nellie” Tembe in February 2021, is said to be “inconsolable.”
I can confirm that rapper AKA’s fiancée Nellie was involved in a fatal incident in Capetown.
The rapper’s management is not at liberty to share any further details and have requested that we give the family time to deal with the shock.
I’m told AKA is grief stricken. pic.twitter.com/v9sT2XOGro
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) April 11, 2021
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