President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, describing him as a “gallant leader who always championed the cause of the oppressed.” Delivering a eulogy at Mthethwa’s funeral held at Siyabonga Sangweni Sports Complex in Dondotha village, near Richards Bay, Ramaphosa said Mthethwa led by example and excelled in every task he was entrusted with. “Comrade Nathi led by example from the beginning to the end, and at all times he excelled in the tasks bestowed upon him,” Ramaphosa said. He urged comrades to learn from Mthethwa’s consistency and dedication,…
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The funeral service of the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa took place on Sunday in Dondotha, northern KwaZulu-Natal, with dignitaries, government officials, and family members in attendance to pay their final respects. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was scheduled to deliver the eulogy, had earlier declared that Mthethwa’s funeral would be a Special Official Funeral Category 2, which includes ceremonial honours conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mthethwa, 58, passed away in Paris last week after falling from a 22nd-floor hotel room. French authorities have since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The former Minister of Police…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, on Sunday. Mthethwa, who was serving as South Africa’s head of mission in Paris before his death, will be honoured with a special official funeral category 2 at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal. The special funeral, declared by President Ramaphosa, will include ceremonial elements performed by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Mthethwa passed away in the French capital, Paris, on September 30, at the age of 58.
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