Suicide, Accident, or Foul Play?
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through diplomatic circles, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s ambassador to France, was found deceased at the base of the Hyatt Regency hotel in Paris, as per reports from the Paris prosecutor’s office.
Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, 58, had been reported missing by his wife earlier this week.
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CBS News relayed:
“The South African government expressed ‘deep sorrow and profound regret’ at the untimely demise of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel ‘Nathi’ Mthethwa in an official statement sent to CBS News.
‘French authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death,’ the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.”
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According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was discovered dead in Paris shortly after his wife reported him missing.More details can be found here⤵️https://t.co/EIMzKOmanK pic.twitter.com/ZFTcbVuvvW
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“Reports indicate that Mthethwa was noted missing by his wife after she received a concerning text message from him. Subsequent investigation revealed that a window in his 22nd-floor room had been forcibly opened,” as reported by Reuters.
As it stands, French investigators are leaning towards the theory that Mthethwa may have taken his own life.
Previously, allegations had surfaced that Mthethwa, during his tenure as Police Minister, had interfered in a criminal investigation concerning a head of intelligence, suggesting that political machinations may have played a part in his circumstances.
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, issued a tribute:
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