Nathi Mthethwa Family Could Bury Former Ambassador on Sunday

• The family of Nathi Mthethwa, the former Ambassador to France, who was found dead at the Hyatt Regency, said that Mthethwa could be buried soon
• This was after the family travelled to Paris following the discovery of Mthethwa, who fell from the 22nd floor
• The family is still looking for answers to his death as the repatriation and the investigation into his death continue

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PARIS, FRANCE — The family of the late Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Paris, France, said he could be buried on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

According to SABC News, the Mthethwa family said it is expecting to receive the autopsy by 7 October. The family also said that if the repatriation succeeds, Mthewthwa will be buried on Sunday. However, the family still has unanswered questions about his death. The family is hoping that his repatriation could be concluded by the weekend so they can bury him.

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The family also said that they were expecting that the deployment of South African Police Service members to Paris would assist in providing much-needed answers that would give them closure.

What happened to Nathi Mthethwa?

Mthethwa was found dead on 30 September after his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi-Mthethwa, reported him missing the day before. He was supposed to attend a cocktail party. However, she approached the authorities after she received a worrying message from Mthethwa. Mthethwa told her that he had planned to kill himself.

The authorities reported that Mthethwa booked his stay at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the weekend of the 27th. However, he postponed his stay and changed the booking.

What you need to know about Mthethwa's death

• Mthethwa's family was disappointed in the African National Congress and the government after they learned of his death on social media
• His wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi-Mthethwa, opened up about the frantic search for her husband after he shared a worrying message with him
• His family shared a message of thanks and appreciation for South Africans and thanked them for their messages of support and condolences
• Mthethwa's body is expected to be repatriated after the investigation into his death, including the autopsy report, is concluded
• A traditional healer applauded the family for travelling to Paris, France, and collecting his spirit as per traditional custom

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A look at the hotel where Mthethwa was found

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Mthethwa's room in the hotel where he was found dead remained untouched. He was found at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on 30 September.

The French authorities reviewed the CCTV footage of the hotel where he was last seen. The footage showed that nobody was waiting for him in the hotel room, nor was he followed to the hotel room.

Source: Briefly News