South Africa Awaits Post-Mortem Results and Repatriation of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa

Natalie Nyathi South Africa is in mourning following the death of its Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead in Paris on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The 58-year-old former minister reportedly fell from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, prompting an ongoing investigation by French authorities. Post-mortem results are expected by…

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DIRCO Rejects U.S. Claims of Deteriorating Human Rights in South Africa

Natalie Nyathi The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa has strongly rejected a recent report from the U.S. State Department that claims the country’s human rights situation has significantly worsened. DIRCO described the report as “inaccurate” and “deeply flawed,” stating that it does not accurately reflect the realities of South Africa’s…

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