By Johnathan Paoli
The late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was a selfless revolutionary whose courage and conviction helped shape the nation’s democratic path, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday.
Delivering the eulogy at Mthethwa’s Special Official Funeral at Dondotha Stadium in KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa described his life as a testament to “service before self” and a guiding light for future generations.
“Ambassador Mthethwa served his people and served his country. For this we will forever remember him. And for his contribution, we thank him. To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time,” Ramaphosa said.
Mthethwa, who passed away in Paris on 30 September at the age of 58, was honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.
The service was attended by Cabinet ministers, members of Parliament, ANC and alliance leaders, diplomats, and traditional authorities, alongside Mthethwa’s wife, businesswoman Philisiwe Buthelezi,
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