Why AKA and Anele’s toxic love story hits home

Why AKA and Anele’s toxic love story hits home

Watching the “love story” of Anele Tembe and, AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, come to a tragic end with both their untimely deaths was a traumatic experience for many South Africans. Reliving it in Melinda Ferguson’s When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele was even harder… While many idolised the glamorous couple … Read more

Melinda Ferguson spills on Podcast & Chill

Melinda Ferguson spills on Podcast & Chill

Melinda Ferguson has spoken out about her very real fear of being killed over her book When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele Tembe. The award-winning author and journalist appeared on Podcast & Chill, where she gave the tea behind her latest literary offering… According to the best-seller, she has received numerous … Read more

GBV org backs Anele Tembe book

GBV org backs Anele Tembe book

Gender-based violence (GBV) organsation Women For Change has given their backing to author Melinda Ferguson’s book When Love Kills about the tragic love story of Anele Tembe and AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes. The book, which has officially hit bookstores around South Africa – documents the couple’s rollercoaster romance and both their untimely deaths. Melinda … Read more

Author defends Anele Tembe book

Author defends Anele Tembe book

Acclaimed author Melinda Ferguson has responded to the overwhelming backlash she has labelled “spitting vitriol” to her new book When Live Kills, about the tragic love story between Anele Tembe and AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes. The book – which will document the couple’s rollercoaster romance and both their untimely deaths –  is set to … Read more

Sister marks anniversary of Anele Tembe’s passing

Sister marks anniversary of Anele Tembe’s passing

Anele Tembe’s sister Palesa Tembe sadly took to X (the social media platform previously known as Twitter) on 11 April to mark the third year since her sibling passed away. ‘I LOVE YOU ALWAYS’: ANELE TEMBE MOURNED BY HER SISTER In 2021, at just 22 years old, Anele Tembe allegedly fell to her death from … Read more

Anele Tembe, AKA tragedy becomes a book

Anele Tembe, AKA tragedy becomes a book

The tragic, toxic love story of Anele Tembe and AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes is being explored in a new book titled When Love Kills. Award-winning author and journalist Melinda Ferguson has written the book. Thursday, 11 April, marks the third anniversary of Anele’s death after she fell to her death off the 10th floor … Read more