Gordhan’s family confirmed in a statement that he passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday surrounded by his family, closest friends
The Economic Freedom Fighters has weighed in on the death of late former public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan claiming he “died with his crimes unpunished”.
“Gordhan was a man whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the destruction of our state-owned enterprises and the betrayal of the people of South Africa. “We will not shed a tear for the likes of Pravin Gordhan, nor will we celebrate the false legacies created by his apologists,” Mathys said.Meanwhile, civil society organisation Defend Our Democracy said Gordhan stood as a “towering inspiration to the popular movement against corruption and state capture”.
“His support for our work as SAA executives was steadfast, even in the most difficult of moments, he carried the torch for the survival of the national carrier until his last days,” Lamola said “His most abiding legacy will be his exemplary selfless service to South Africa, a patriot extraordinaire, a democrat, disciplinarian, a champion of human rights.”Transnet has also expressed its “deepest condolences” to the family and loved ones of Gordhan.
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