Overview

• Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said five seasoned SAPS officers led by Major General Maqhashalala have been deployed to work with French authorities on the inquest.
• Family representative Sfiso Buthelezi said the autopsy and paperwork in Paris are still in progress, with completion expected by Monday or Tuesday before repatriation can begin.
• Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed a message to Mthethwa’s wife expressing intent to end his life, while investigators documented a forced window and scissors in the 22nd‑floor hotel room.
• Philisiwe Buthelezi is not contesting preliminary findings and has received personal effects from police, though a brother has publicly questioned the suicide narrative.
• Hotel records show a reservation first set for 27–28 September was moved to 29 September, when he checked in; South African officials say they await French findings and will not pre‑judge the cause.