from NJABULO MKHIZE in DurbanKwaZulu Natal BureauDURBAN, (CAJ News) – FORMER South African Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa, who also served as Pretoria’s ambassador to France, has died at the age of 58 after a fall at a Paris hotel. Mthethwa, who served as Minister of Police from 2009 to 2014 under former President Jacob Zuma, was reported missing by his wife on Monday. He was involved in navigating the political landscape that enabled Zuma to retain leadership positions within the ANC despite multiple corruption allegations. It remains unclear whether Mthethwa was due to testify before the judicial commission investigating these claims. Mthethwa’s passing marks the end of a controversial and influential career in South African law enforcement and diplomacy, leaving a complex legacy intertwined with both political loyalty and national crises.