DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 14 December 2024

Tributes stream in for Pravin Gordhan

JOHANNESBURG - Condolences are streaming for late anti-Apartheid activist and former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. 

He died in hospital at the age of 75 surrounded by his family.

President Cyril Ramaphosa praised Gordhan for his contribution, describing him as a corruption fighter who stood up against those who sought to loot public funds.

READ: President Ramaphosa pays tribute to 'outstanding leader' Pravin Gordhan

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula described Gordhan as a man who stood up for the truth.

Mbalula says even though many didn't agree with him, you can't ignore his contribution to society.

Former SARS executive Johann van Loggerenberg described Gordhan as a courageous leader.

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