Police were on Sunday morning investigating the death of 22-year-old Nelli Tembe, the fiancée of well-known musician AKA, at the five-star Pepperclub Hotel in central Cape Town.
AKA’s manager, Phumza Nohashe, confirmed the death and said the Forbes and Tembe families would release a statement soon.
Witnesses at the scene described hearing shouting and a “loud doof” sound, and said they had heard a man calling security and crying.
A source close to AKA said he was “inconsolable”.
Western Cape SA Police Service media liaison Capt FC van Wyk said crime-scene experts were looking for clues at the hotel.
“Cape Town Central police are investigating an inquest case after an incident at a hotel this morning at about 7.45am on the corners of Loop and Bloem streets, Cape Town CBD, where the body of a 22-year-old woman was found deceased,” the police said in a statement.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said paramedics were also at the scene.
Police had blocked off the road outside the hotel.
AKA’s newly engaged fiancee Nelli Tembe has reportedly died after allegedly jumping out of a building in the early hours of Sunday, 11 April.
Last month, congratulatory messages flooded social media platforms after rapper AKA announced that he taken a step to pay lobola for his 22-year-old fiancee.
The details around the incident are still sketchy but Western Cape police spokesman Captain Frederick van Wyk told the publication, “Crime scene experts are still on the scene combing the area for clues.
“Cape Town central police are investigating an inquest case after an incident at a hotel this morning at about 7:45 on the corners of Loop and Bloem streets in the Cape Town CBD where the body of a 22-year-old woman was found deceased.”
The couple was said to be at the hotel as part of the celebrations for one of the rapper’s friends.
Nelli Tembe, AKA’s wife attempts suicide, jumps from Pepper Club 10th floor in Cape Town
Rapper AKA’s newly married wife 21-year-old Nelli Tembe attempts to commit suicide after jumping off from Pepper Club 10th floor in Cape Town in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Tembe and AKA recently had their traditional wedding and the rapper announced that they were working on having a white wedding and wanted it broadcasted live on TV. Nelli managed to keep her life away from the public despite dating a famous celebrity and AKA testified that he has been feeling great being with a woman who doesn’t chase the limelight.
Details about her current state are sketchy but she was carried away by paramedics from the scene of the suicide attempt. Many suspect that Nelli has been depressed due to infidelity problems with the rapper leading to the attempt on her life.
The news about Nelli’s suicide attempt has been buzzing Twitter streets after being shared on good authority with famous Twitter account @AdvoBarryRoux
Thembi Seete is grateful for the gift of life as her son, Dakalo turns 3 today. The star took to her social media to pen down beautiful message to her handsome boy. Thembi shared her son is growing really fast and she is happy he has a big heart and he is a sweet boy.“You have the biggest heart, you are smart
,sweet and affectionate my nana. Funny, wild DK, 🤦🏾♀️so strong that I can’t even pick you up anymore nana. You are growing fast.”
She also went on to express how Dakalo makes her happy everyday as he brings so much joy in her life.
“You make me happy each day DK. You make everything okay and easy. You make my days pleasant everyday. You bring so much joy in all our lives.”
Dr Sindi Van Zyl is currently trending on Twitter as Mzansi and celebrities are taking to their TL to pay tribute to her. The news of her death was announced by her family member in the early hours of Saturday.
Many were shocked by her death sharing what a great woman she is.
Taking to Twitter, celebrities have taken their TL to pay down touching tribute and shared how she has impacted in their lives one way or the other.
See tweets below:
Just learnt of the passing of Dr Sindi 😔…sending prayers to her loved ones. What a sad day! pic.twitter.com/5suboW55rI
Dr Sindi was like a Twitter mom to so many. I never got to know her personally but her life had an impact on mine❤️she was a blessing to everyone who interacted with her in real life & social media. her life was precious. She’ll be missed💔😢😭😓 pic.twitter.com/LbpaylxobG
Dr Sindi Van Zyl is currently trending on Twitter as Mzansi and celebrities are taking to their TL to pay tribute to her. The news of her death was announced by her family member in the early hours of Saturday.
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