AKA’s Parents Prepare To Meet With Anele Tembe’s Family

Following the shocking news that rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was murdered on Friday in Durban, the family of his deceased fiancée Anele Tembe contacted his parents to express their condolences and request a meeting.

Moses Tembe, Anele Tembe’s father, stated yesterday that he received a message from AKA’s father, Tony Forbes, thanking him for reaching out to them.

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“Thank you for your message. We appreciate it greatly. It (AKA’s death) has not registered for me … I will revert soonest about best time and address for you to come through,” the message read.

Nelli Tembe, 22, died almost two years ago after falling from the 10th floor of an upscale Cape Town hotel. Tembe and AKA’s relationship was the reason Moses and Tony met first.

The Tembe family expressed shock and sorrow for AKA’s parents, his daughter, and their families in a statement.

“Kiernan was an extraordinary and talented musician. His music contributed meaningfully to South Africa and indeed Africa’s rich music tapestry. We, therefore, extend our condolences to his extended family and his fans,” the statement read.

Forbes, who lives in Johannesburg, travelled to Durban yesterday with a large entourage to identify his son’s body at the Phoenix mortuary.

They then went to the crime scene, Wish restaurant, where they met with management for several hours before laying flowers at the scene. Many fans came to pay their respects as well.

Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a police spokesperson, confirmed that the investigations had been handed over to the province’s organised crime unit. Netshiunda stated that they have requested camera footage from Florida Road to aid in their investigations.

“There are no new developments to report, and we have not made any arrests yet. We are staying away from saying it was a hit until we have concluded the investigation,” he said.

The Florida Road Urban Improvement Precinct, according to Renee Beurton, is fully cooperating with the police and will make the footage available as soon as possible.

“What we really want is for justice to be served and we are doing everything in our power to assist that process. We hope, wish and want the perpetrator to be brought to book,” she said.

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Mzamo Cele, a security guard at a nearby shop who was present at the scene on Friday night, said he heard the first gunshot around 10.20 p.m. while stating that the road was extremely congested, as it was at that time of day when partygoers arrived.

“I saw crowds of people rushing towards the men who were shot, but I didn’t know who they were.

“People from a nearby restaurant pushed me inside the shop where I work because shots were still being fired and we didn’t know what was happening. I heard six gunshots,” Cele said.