The South African Police Service revealed that their plan to send five detectives to investigate the death of former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa in Paris, France, was disrupted by negotiations between the two countries.
According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said that the South African government and the French government were in negotiations, but they dragged on. As a result, only one senior detective was sent to investigate Mthethwa’s death. The police officer who was sent to France has since returned and provided a report to his superiors.
Mathe also said that the French officials denied the rest of the officers’ permits and visas because they reportedly told the South African government that French investigators were more than capable of investigating the case. The presidency also commented and said that it will not comment, as this is a police investigation.
