South African Ambassador to France found dead in Paris

South AfricaAmbassador of France A French prosecutor said that it was found dead in western Paris on Tuesday morning.

Paris prosecutor Laor Bekua said in a statement that Emmanuel Nakosini Mathethwa, known as Nathi Mathathwa, was reported to be missing on Monday evening, as he received a worrying message from him, “in which he apologized and expressed his intention to take his life.”

On Tuesday morning, a security guard at the Hyatt Hotel discovered Mathethwa’s body, said Bekua.

An investigation has been opened by French authorities.

The prosecutor said that investigators found no indication of drug or drug struggle or mark in the hotel room of Mathathwa.

Initial investigation shows that it can be a deliberate task, without the intervention of the third party, it was added.

US Mathathwa and his Olifile Butlezi

US Mathathwa and his Olifile Butlezi ,AFP through Getty,

South Africachairman Cyril Ramfosa He expressed his grief over Mathethwa’s death “under tragic circumstances”.

In a statement issued by his office, Ramfosa expressed his deep condolences to Mathethwa’s wife and family.

South African Foreign Ministry said that MTHHWA was appointed as ambassador France In December 2023, tasked to strengthen bilateral relations.

MTHWA first served as the Minister of Police and Sports, Arts and Culture.

The Foreign Affairs department said in a statement, “Ambassador was a prestigious servant of the Mathethwa nation, whose career was marked by a significant service dedicated service in the departments,” The Department of the Foreign Department said in a statement, called his death “a national loss”.

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