Former police minister Nathi Mthethwa is believed to have died, according to sources in government.
Its alleged that Mthethwa fell off a building on Monday after having been reported missing on Tuesday morning in what is believed to be an apparent suicide.
International relations and co-operation department spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said they are aware of the reports about Mthethwa. We will issue a statement once there is official information, he said.