Tembe's Inquest: What We Know So Far | Johannesburg News

An inquest has begun to unravel the tragic death of Tembe, with courtroom testimony painting a tense picture of a hotel room argument ending in a violent bang. Witnesses describe hearing shouts—including a woman pleading “Leave me alone!”—and a sudden crash. Hotel staff recall Kiernan Forbes calling ahead of the incident, warning of someone on the balcony wanting to jump, followed by screams and a loud noise. Forbes later told police he saw Tembe fall from the balcony to the street below after she vanished from the bathroom. The scene was left in disarray as investigators piece together what happened. With strict privacy rules in place—no live coverage or naming witnesses without consent—the court is carefully examining whether negligence or unlawful conduct played a role. Tembe’s family supports the process, seeking answers while honoring the solemnity of the proceedings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/568064398a20fbb7