DONDOTHA, KwaZulu-Natal - President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the eulogy at the funeral of South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa.
Mthethwa fell to his death from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris two weeks ago.
Prior to his diplomatic posting, the 58-year-old served in the Cabinet for almost 15-years, holding the portfolios of Police and later Sports, Arts and Culture.
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He had been the French Ambassador for just one year.
President Cyril Ramaphosa had declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour him.