In a heart-wrenching saga, the life of Anele Tembe, affectionately known as Nelly, took a dark turn. A video clip, allegedly capturing her threatening suicide, has become a pivotal piece of evidence in the ongoing inquest into her untimely demise. The Cape Town magistrate’s court will scrutinize this footage when proceedings resume on April 8.
Three years ago, tragedy struck as Nelly plunged from the balcony of the Pepper Hotel in Cape Town. The incident followed a violent altercation with the award-winning rapper AKA, her fiancé, within the confines of their hotel room.
AKA, who met a tragic end himself—assassinated outside the Wish restaurant on Florida Road in Durban—initially informed the police that Nelly had taken her own life by leaping from their shared hotel room balcony. However, her family harbors a different belief: they suspect that the rapper, known as SupaMega, played a role in her fall.
As the legal battle unfolds, AKA’s defense team is poised to wield a powerful weapon: a video obtained by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). This footage allegedly captures Nelly standing on the balcony of their rented home in Bryanston. In a fit of rage, she hurls her engagement ring and their two Rolex watches into the swimming pool. Adding to the drama, she snatches a portrait from the musician’s house and flings it into the water.
The video takes a chilling turn. Nelly threatens to jump. AKA, desperate to prevent tragedy, dives into the pool, retrieving the precious timepieces and the ring. Later, he discovers her on the bed, tears streaming down her face, expressing her desire to end it all.
Yet, the courtroom awaits the final verdict. Can this video prove Nelly’s suicidal intent and absolve AKA of any wrongdoing? The truth remains elusive, hidden within the walls of that room—a secret known only to those who were present.