South African police have begun investigations into the circumstances leading to Jayden Adams’ death, according to converging reports.
The 25-year-old South African International passed away two weeks after contributing to his country’s qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup for the first time.
According to the Associated Press, police launched their investigation Monday on the death of Adams after his body was found in a property in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Authorities have not revealed details of his death.
“Cape Town central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday,” police stated in a statement sent to The Associated Press. “Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.”
Authorities have said that they found the body at a property in the Cape Town neighborhood of Schotsche Kloof at around 11 a.m. on Saturday without giving further details.
“The family were waiting for an autopsy and had not yet made any funeral plans.” Adams’ father, Juanito Adams, revealed this to South African TV news station eNCA on Sunday.














