What happened to her inquest?

It’s been 4 years because the demise of Anele Tembe, the fiancee of the late rapper Kiernan Forbes or AKA, and her household aren’t any nearer to getting solutions by way of an inquest that has been repeatedly stalled.

The 22-year-old lady suffered a deadly fall off the tenth ground of the Pepperclub Resort in Cape City on 11 April 2021. On the time of her demise, the couple – allegedly underneath the affect of gear – had a heated altercation.

Two years later, AKA was killed in a hail of bullets in an alleged assassination in Durban. His trial of seven suspects charged along with his homicide will start in Could.

REST IN PEACE ANELE TEMBE

In a Fb publish, Melinda Ferguson – who penned the e book When Love Kills: The Tragic Story of AKA and Anele – honoured the fourth anniversary of Anele Tembe’s demise.

In accordance with the favored creator, the e book was written to coincide with the 2024 inquest into Anele’s tragic deadly fall.

“A 12 months later, there was no inquest”.

Melinda shared how the e book – which delved into the late couple’s relationship crammed with poisonous jealousy, obsession, infidelity, and home abuse – noticed her publicly condemned by critics and even obtain demise threats.

She added: “Relaxation in peace, Anele. Relaxation in peace AKA”.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE INQUEST?

Within the months that adopted Anele Tembe’s demise, AKA was accused of being concerned, a declare he vehemently denied. On the time of his personal demise, a leaked letter to the Nationwide Prosecuting Authority (NPA) revealed how the Tembe household suspected the rapper of foul play.

In accordance with Sunday World, the NPA responded with information that Anele’s demise can be revisited. Additionally they claimed that the household “made representations” questioning their preliminary resolution to not prosecute anybody following their inquest.

Chatting with The South African final 12 months, Western Cape police spokesperson Captain Frederick Van Wyk acknowledged that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demise of Anele Tembe was by no means closed and continues to be lively.

He mentioned: “The Investigation has been accomplished. The household of Anele Tembe has been up to date continually on the progress made within the case. Up to now, the investigating officer stays involved with the household”.

The inquest was set to point whether or not any legal offense occurred and if this was the rationale for Anele’s demise.

NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila informed The South African {that a} pre-trial within the inquest can be held on 15 April 2024, a date which has come and gone.

Melinda Ferguson additionally shared that it had been “eerily silent” on information of the inquest.

The South African has reached out to the NPA for an replace, which has but to be obtained.

WHAT FAMILY PATRIARCH BELIEVES HAPPENED

In When Love Kills, Moses Tembe informed Melinda Ferguson that he had “sturdy proof” suggesting his daughter Anele Tembe didn’t leap to her demise.

In accordance with his account within the e book, on the eve of his daughter’s funeral, Moses obtained a preliminary police report referring to her demise.

He mentioned: “I acquired the stories that gave me the uninteresting proof of what had actually occurred on the night time earlier than my daughter’s funeral.

“Look, it was 99% certain that Anele didn’t kill herself.”

Sharing his “principle” within the e book, Moses Tembe mentioned: “I consider Anele ended the connection with him [AKA] … Controlling males can’t deal with girls who stand as much as them”.