South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa has died in Paris, France.
Mthethwa’s body was found at the Hyatt Hotel where according to reports, he died from a fall from the 22nd floor.
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Mthethwa has served in various capacities in government, including as police minister between May 2009 and May 2014.
Mthethwa was recently in the news when he was named by Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanzi as having forced former Inspector General of Intelligence Faith Radebe to withdraw a criminal case against the former head of Crime Intelligence, Richard Mdluli.
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The Department of International Relations is expected to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding his death.
