DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 12 December 2024

Pravin Gordhan's former colleagues credit his hard work at SARS

Former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images

PRETORIA - SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has paid tribute to Pravin Gordhan as a man of his word, who followed through with impactful action. 

READ: Pravin Gordhan | Remembering the life and legacy of a struggle stalwart and activist

He says unlike many of his critics who presented South Africans with empty promises, Gordhan's work was impressive.

PG was intolerant of mediocrity - Kieswetter

 

Gordhan's daughters have described him as a devoted father who not only cared about his family, but all South Africans.

They've pledged to continue his principled legacy, and urged all those who care about the country to do the same.

PG Daughters vow to continue legacy

 

According to Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, Gordhan built a formidable institution in the South African Revenue Service. 

He says SARS is a world-class institution today because of the work Gordhan put in. 

Kganyago was one of many speakers at a Gordhan's memorial service held in Pretoria on Monday.

 

Gordhan built a formidable institution - Kganyago

 

Gordhan's commitment to democracy never wavered. 

That's the word from former Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel.

READ: Manuel: Gordhan's firing a 'misadventure' by Jacob Zuma

Manuel hailed Gordhan as a leader who cared about the betterment of South Africans.

 

His commitment to democracy never wavered - Manuel

 

Gordhan's leadership was one that stood firm even in the midst of whatever would shake. 

Those are the words of former Finance minister Nhlanhla Nene. 

He says this is the time to emulate Gordhan and ensure that the fight he fought against corruption is carried forward.

 

Nene speaks on PG legacy and leadership

 

Gordhan's tenure as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) from 1999 to 2009 is widely regarded as one of the most transformative periods in the agency’s history.

Former national Treasury DG maria amos says his leadership, grounded in strong ethics and values, played a significant role in building SARS into an effective and trusted institution.

 

PG ethics and values built SARS - Ramos

 

His former colleagues have credited him with turning SARS into one of the most efficient revenue services in the world.

 

PG's former colleagues speak on his hard work

Paid Content