Man Dies After Allegedly Jumping From 16th Floor of Pretoria Hotel

Anneliese van der Merwe Published 17 hours ago

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A man has died after allegedly jumping from the 16th floor of the Capital Trilogy Residence Hotel near Menlyn Maine in Pretoria on Tuesday morning, 27 October 2026.

Police have opened an inquest into the incident, which was reported at the hotel shortly after 10:00.

According to police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, Brooklyn police officers were called to the scene shortly after 10:00 and found the man’s body on the ground floor of the hotel.

The man had sustained injuries to his face and lower body. Paramedics examined him at the scene and declared him dead.

Hotel Staff Reportedly Found a Suicide Note

Information about the circumstances leading up to the incident indicates that a hotel cleaner had approached the man at approximately 10:00 to remind him that he was required to check out.

The man reportedly agreed to check out shortly afterwards.

Approximately 10 minutes later, the cleaner allegedly returned and came across a suicide note.

Police confirmed that the man had last been seen alive on the hotel’s 16th floor. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.

Police Investigation

An inquest has been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. An inquest allows authorities to investigate a death and determine the relevant facts surrounding how it occurred.

The man’s identity and age have not been confirmed in the available information. No further details about his background or the circumstances that may have preceded the incident have been made public.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Akilesh Gupta Back in Court Over Fatal Lichtenburg Mall Crash That Killed Crime Intelligence Officer

Akilesh Gupta, a 23-year-old Pakistani national accused of killing South African Police Service (SAPS) Warrant Officer Eunice Nortman in a collision at Lichtenburg Mall in North West, has had his case postponed to 6 November 2026.

Gupta appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 27 October, where the matter was postponed to allow the State additional time to secure a qualified Hindi-speaking interpreter for the accused.

Gupta is expected to bring a formal bail application when he returns to court. He remains in custody pending his next appearance.

The case follows the death of Nortman, a 53-year-old police officer attached to the North West Provincial Crime Intelligence unit in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District. She died after being struck by a vehicle at Lichtenburg Mall on Monday, 19 October 2026.

Officer Killed at Lichtenburg Mall

The incident occurred at Lichtenburg Mall on Dr Nelson Mandela Drive in Lichtenburg while Nortman was on duty.

According to police information released following the incident, Nortman was crossing the mall’s driveway when she was allegedly struck by a BMW sports utility vehicle.

Emergency medical services transported her to hospital for treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries later that evening.

Her death prompted a police investigation, with authorities treating the matter as a murder case. Police also confirmed that further charges relating to an alleged contravention of immigration legislation were being pursued.

Suspect Arrested Following Investigation

Gupta was arrested following preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding Nortman’s death.

He first appeared before the Lichtenburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 October, and was remanded in custody until his subsequent appearance.

The investigation centres on the circumstances surrounding the collision and the events that led to the officer sustaining fatal injuries.

The murder charge remains an allegation that must be dealt with through the criminal justice process. Gupta is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Court Proceedings Postponed to November

During Gupta’s latest court appearance on 27 October, the matter was postponed to 6 November to give the State time to arrange a qualified Hindi-speaking interpreter.

The interpreter is required to assist with the court proceedings and ensure that the accused can understand the matter before the court.

Gupta is expected to formally apply for bail at his next appearance. The outcome of any bail application will depend on the proceedings before the court.

The case has not yet reached a final determination, and the investigation into Nortman’s death remains ongoing.

Police Urge Public Not to Circulate CCTV Footage

CCTV footage of the incident has circulated on social media, drawing public attention to the circumstances surrounding Nortman’s death.

Police have appealed to members of the public not to share footage of the incident online, warning that the circulation of such material could compromise the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have emphasised the importance of allowing investigators to establish the facts and ensuring that the case proceeds through the appropriate legal channels.

The next court appearance is scheduled for 6 November 2026, when the proceedings are expected to continue and Gupta is expected to pursue his formal bail application.