South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa has died in Paris, France.

Mthethwa’s body was found at the Hyatt Hotel where according to reports, he died from a fall from the 22^nd floor.

Mthethwa has served in various capacities in government, including as police minister between May 2009 and May 2014. 

Mthethwa was recently in the news when he was named by Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanzi as having forced former Inspector General of Intelligence Faith Radebe to withdraw a criminal case against the former head of Crime Intelligence, Richard Mdluli.

The Department of International Relations is expected to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding his death.