News24 | UPDATE | Man falls to his death from hotel’s rooftop in Cape Town CBD

A man fell from the Sky Hotel in the Cape Town CBD.

• A man fell to his death from the 28th floor of the Sky Hotel in Cape Town on Monday afternoon.
• The incident took place near the hotel’s Sky-Hi Ride, a rooftop attraction offering panoramic views of the city.
• Authorities are investigating the circumstances, including reviewing security footage, as the area remains cordoned off.

A tragic incident unfolded in Cape Town on Monday afternoon when a man fell to his death from the rooftop of the Sky Hotel in Lower Long Street.

The man reportedly fell from the 28th floor where the Sky-Hi Ride - an aerial attraction designed for city views - is situated.

According to a first responder, who was stationed nearby at the time, the incident happened just before 16:00.

“I heard the impact. It was a loud bang which closely mimicked a gunshot,” the responder said.

A staff member, who asked not to be named, told News24 the man had purchased a ticket for the Sky-Hi Ride and was given a pass to access the area.

Another eyewitness stated: “In the corner of my eye, I saw a big object. I thought it was a bird until he hit the ground.”

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Police have cordoned off a section of Lower Long Street, just past the Cape Town International Convention Centre heading into the CBD.

Investigators are reviewing security footage in and around the hotel, attempting to piece together the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

A comment from the police will be added once received.

In a statement on Monday night, Hotel Sky Cape Town managing director Paul Kelley said they confirmed “with the deepest sadness that a tragic and isolated incident occurred at the hotel today involving a walk-in visitor who tragically took his own life by jumping off the top of the hotel rooftop”.

He said:

Kelley said it was important that mental illness was recognised and that those suffering from depression are supported.

“Hotel Sky Cape Town would like to reiterate that this unfortunate incident had nothing to do with Sky-Hi Ride, as these two areas are separate locations,” he said.

“Hotel Sky Cape Town remains a safe and secure environment for all guests, visitors, and staff which fully comply with international and local safety and security measures.”

Kelley added that the police had “conducted a full investigation” and the hotel had “extended support to all those affected by this tragedy.”