Cele Claims Anele Tembe's Death Might Be Murder!
Former Police Minister Bheki Cele has ignited a firestorm by suggesting that Anele Tembe, the late fiancée of rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes, may have been murdered. This explosive revelation came during his testimony before Parliament's ad hoc committee investigating alleged police corruption on Thursday.
Tembe tragically died in 2021 after falling from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel, reportedly while in AKA's company. While the incident was initially investigated, Cele's recent statement indicates that police investigators never completely dismissed the possibility of foul play.
"I went to the president, personally," Cele stated. "I said: 'Mr President, your minister of police is going to do something funny. He's going to support the private prosecution'. And the prosecutor refused to give certificate. So you can't prosecute, you can't give certificate. So you're stuck in the middle. But now I know that that inquest, the magistrate that is there now is asking the question, why this thing was not enrolled? Because it's an obvious case. You should ask the prosecutor that did not enroll it in this Western Cape."
This statement raises serious questions about the initial investigation and the decisions made by the prosecuting authorities. Why wasn't the case pursued more aggressively? Cele's testimony implies a potential cover-up or negligence that needs to be thoroughly investigated. The inquest is now re-examining the case, and the magistrate's inquiry into why it wasn't initially enrolled suggests that justice for Anele Tembe may finally be within reach.
The circumstances surrounding Anele Tembe's death have been shrouded in mystery and speculation since the beginning. Cele's comments add another layer of complexity to this already tragic story and demand a renewed focus on uncovering the truth.