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The body of Nathi Mthethwa, the former ambassador of South Africa to France, is anticipated to be repatriated on Thursday. Key points from the report include:
- Repatriation Details: The repatriation of Nathi Mthethwa’s body is expected on Thursday, with his arrival in South Africa on Friday via an Air France flight.
- Investigation Delays: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamulo Gokubai has called for an urgent meeting with senior officials from Dirco and SAPS due to delays in a five-member police team assigned to investigate Mthethwa’s death in Paris. The team was expected to leave for France on Saturday but was still in South Africa by Monday afternoon.
- Unverified Information: There is speculation regarding the details leading to his death, with unverified information suggesting the former ambassador jumped from a 22-story building.
- Autopsy and Death Certificate: The autopsy results are expected to be released, and the family confirmed they received the death certificate at the weekend.
- Family Spokesperson’s Update: Dr. Buthelezi, the family spokesperson and brother-in-law, confirmed that the government has completed its autopsy process and issued a permit for the family to receive the body, as well as a permit for its repatriation.
- Funeral Planning: If the body arrives this week, a funeral for the late former police minister Nathi Mthethwa could potentially take place this coming Sunday, though no official confirmation has been made.
- Investigation Updates: Dr. Buthelezi welcomed the South African police joining the French investigation to help demystify what happened. He also mentioned that two cell phones and other items found in Mthethwa’s room have been handed over to the family, and cameras showed no one else entered his room before or after his arrival. The news segment also includes a live report from William Denslow in Paris, who speaks with Dr. Buthelezi.
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