South Africa's Ambassador to France found dead in Paris
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South Africa's ambassador to France has been found dead at the foot of the Hyatt Regency hotel, a high-rise tower in Porte Maillot in the west of Paris, newspapers Le Parisien and Le Figaro reported on Tuesday.
Breakdown
- South Africa's ambassador to France, Nkosinati Mtetwa, was found dead at a hotel in Paris.
- Mtetwa was reported missing by his wife after she received a concerning text message. 13s
- His phone was traced to the Bois de Boulogne, but he was not found there. 19s
- Mtetwa had reserved a room on the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Hotel, where a secured window was forced open. 23s
- Mtetwa had a distinguished career in politics and diplomacy, most recently serving as ambassador to France and UNESCO delegate. 38s