Nkosinathi Mthethwa, the South African ambassador to France, was found dead outside a Paris hotel after his wife reported him missing.

Government has announced, with deep sorrow and profound regret, the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa's Ambassador to the French Republic.

Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing by his wife yesterday, triggering a search which ended with the discovery of his body 'right above' the famous Hyatt Hotel in Paris

Former South African Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa's death has reignited scrutiny of his controversial legacy. Linked to crime intelligence fund misuse and alleged political interference under the Zuma administration,

South African ambassador Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead outside Paris Hyatt hotel after sending worrying message to wife; French authorities investigate diplomat's death.