Nathi Mthethwa

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Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa (23 January 1967 – 30 September 2025) was a South African politician who served as South African Ambassador to France from 2024 until his death in 2025. He represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly of South Africa between 2002 and 2023, and he was a cabinet minister between September 2008 and March 2023. Born in KwaZulu-Natal, Mthethwa rose to prominence in the ANC Youth League and joined the National Assembly in 2002. Pursuant to the ANC's 52nd National Conference in December 2007, he was elected to the ANC's National Executive Committee and National Working Committee, on which he served continuously until December 2022. In the aftermath of the 52nd National Conference, in January 2008, the ANC installed him as Chief Whip of the Majority Party in the National Assembly. He held that position until he ascended to the cabinet in September 2008. Appointed by President Kgalema Motlanthe as Minister of Safety and Security, he continued...

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