On Monday, July 13 2026, South African Police have launched an investigation into the death of national team midfielder Jayden Adams after his body was discovered at a property in Cape Town on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
The 25-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns player, who represented South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, was found at a residence on Military Road in the Schotsche Kloof area.
Police said an inquest docket had been opened, with the circumstances surrounding his death still under investigation. Authorities have not disclosed the cause of death. Adams’ death comes weeks after he helped South Africa make history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.
South Africa’s Minister for Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, urged the public and media to avoid speculation and allow investigators to complete their work. Tributes have poured in for the midfielder, with moments of silence held in his honour during World Cup matches over last week-end.