Inquest opened after man dies at Menlyn Maine hotel

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found at a Menlyn Maine hotel in Pretoria East.

6 hours ago
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
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A man was found dead at a Menlyn Maine hotel on Tuesday morning (October 27) in what police are investigating as a suspected suicide.

According to Pretoria Rekord the unidentified man reportedly fell from an upper floor of the Capital Trilogy Residence Hotel in Waterkloof Glen. Brooklyn police were called to the scene shortly after 10:00.

Local police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk confirmed that officers found the man on the ground floor with fatal injuries. He was declared dead at the scene.

Van Dyk confirmed that a suspected suicide note was found. 

Van Dyk said an inquest had been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. The investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances leading up to the incident have not been established.

You are not alone

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) offers mental health support, counselling and referrals. Anyone experiencing emotional distress or concerned about a loved one can contact its Suicide Crisis Line on 0800 567 567 or visit https://www.sadag.org/ for more information.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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