Nathi Mthethwa

Nathi Mthethwa was a South African politician who served as Minister of Police under President Jacob Zuma and later as Minister of Arts and Culture under President Cyril Ramaphosa. He was embroiled in controversy, facing allegations of political interference and misappropriation of police funds during his tenure, particularly related to the crime intelligence unit. Mthethwa's political career was marked by significant scrutiny, including accusations of negligence towards the arts sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. He died in Paris, just before he could respond to serious allegations against him during a commission of inquiry.

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South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa was the police minister during the Marikana massacre and was criticized by Bheki Cele. 4

Bheki Cele Riah Phiyega Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Fannie Masemola Vusimuzi Matlala Bongani Mpungose Kiernan Forbes Shadrack Sibiya Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Mbuyiseli Madlanga

Mail & Guardian: I would have avoided the Marikana massacre – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa was a former minister and ambassador to France whose death raised painful questions about the circumstances surrounding it. 5

Bheki Cele Tina Joemat Pettersson Dulcie September Feroz Cachalia Sam Ramsamy Kgalema Motlanthe Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Marlan Padayachee

Mail & Guardian: Paris, death destination of ambassadors past and present – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa recently died while serving as ambassador to France. 6

Imtiaz Fazel Cyril Ramaphosa Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Mbuyiseli Madlanga Brown Mogotsi Vusimuzi Matlala Feroz Khan Cedrick Nkabinde Fannie Masemola Dimisani Khumalo Suliman Carrim Hangwani Maumela

Mail & Guardian: Inspector-general Imtiaz Fazel suspended in the latest scandal to hit crime intelligence – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa benefitted from looted crime intelligence funds. 2

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Mail & Guardian: Mthethwa looting claims reappear – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Even the recent suicide of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has renewed public scrutiny. 5

Kyle Cowan Pieter Du Toit Piet Croucamp Suna Venter Jeff Wicks Mandy Weiner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Cyril Ramaphosa

Mail & Guardian: Mafia Land and the making of a gangster state – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa is the former police minister implicated in shielding Richard Mdluli. 4

Dumisani Khumalo Fannie Masemola Mbuyiseli Madlanga Cyril Ramaphosa Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Vusimuzi Matlala Katiso Molefe Shadrack Sibiya Richard Mdluli

Mail & Guardian: Madlanga inquiry adjourns early as crime intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo falls ill – The Mail & Guardian

New Zealand: Nathi Mthethwa was a former South African police minister who was found dead at a Paris hotel. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Jacob Zuma

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former South African police minister Nathi Mthethwa found dead at Paris hotel

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa, the former minister of sports, arts and culture and current ambassador to France, has been found dead at a hotel in Paris. 5

Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Johan Booysen

Mail & Guardian: South Africa’s ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Nathi Mthethwa died before he could answer allegations of political interference during his time as the police boss. 4

Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Faith Radebe Richard Mdluli Dhanajaya Naidoo

Mail & Guardian: Mthethwa dies before answering for his role in police capture – The Mail & Guardian