By Marcu Moloko
The family of the late South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, say they are still awaiting the official death certificate as French authorities complete an autopsy.
Family spokesperson Dr Sfiso Buthelezi confirmed on Thursday that the family expects to receive the certificate next Tuesday and plans to repatriate the 58-year-old diplomat later in the week.
He said the French police were also reviewing surveillance footage to determine whether anyone entered the ambassador’s hotel room prior to his death on Tuesday.
“Mthethwa’s body is still at a French government mortuary,” Buthelezi said.
Buthelezi, who arrived in Paris shortly after the ambassador’s passing on Wednesday afternoon, said the French police had been working closely with the family, including his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi.
“The police came to the residence to update us on the investigation and handed over some of his belongings, including a coat, a cap and a
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