The funeral service for South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is underway at the Siyabonga Sangweni Sports Complex in KwaMbonambi.
Thousands have gathered to pay their respects and celebrate Mthethwa's life and legacy, including members of the public, colleagues, politicians, and relatives.
Gloria Serobe praised Mthethwa's widow, Philisiwe Buthelezi, for suspending her career to support him, describing their two years in France as "two years of bliss."
Autor's resume: Funeral service honors Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa.