PARIS - The remains of South Africa's ambassador to France will be repatriated on Thursday.
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French authorities handed them the permit on Monday, following the conclusion of a postmortem examination.
Nathi Mthethwa's family initially confirmed that he will be laid to rest over the weekend, if his remains were repatriated this week.
The 58-year-old diplomat died after falling from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris a week ago.
The circumstances around his death are still unclear.