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Gordhan stood firm against State Capture - Mbalula

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister for public Enterprises. Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images

JOHANNESBURG - ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, says Pravin Gordhan's stance against corruption paved the way for generations to come.

READ: Gordhan described as selfless leader, great community worker

Mbalula says both the ANC and opposition parties have witnessed his work in tackling the scourge

Gordhan died in the early hours of Friday aged 75.

Gordhan stood firm against state capture - Mbalula

Gordhan served as South Africa's Minister of Finance and later as Minister of Public Enterprises during a tumultuous period known as the state capture years.

This period was marked by significant corruption and political interference.

Despite the challenges and pressures he faced, Gordhan's Deputy in the Finance Portfolio, Mcebisi Jonas says Gordhan was notable for his efforts to resist and push back against the forces driving state capture.

Gordhan was so focused in the fight against corruption

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