Farewell for SA Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa in KwaMbonambi
Preparations are complete for SA Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s official Category 2 funeral in Dondotha.
By Gcinokuhle Malinga. South Africa will bid farewell to its Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa. The official state funeral is expected to start at 9 at the Siyabonga Sangweni Sports Complex, in Dondotha.
The late ambassador died in Paris last week. His body was repatriated on Friday and transported to a mortuary in Empangeni before being taken to the Mthethwa homestead.
A cleansing ceremony was held outside the homestead, led by the Nazareth Baptist Church, before the remains were allowed to enter. A night vigil was held, as relatives, friends and community members gathered to pay their last respects.
Author's summary: Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa's funeral underway.