Former minister in the presidency Dr Essop Pahad has succumbed to cancer, it was confirmed on Thursday morning.
A statement released on behalf of his children said: “It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the news of the passing of our beloved father. He peacefully left us in his sleep earlier today.
The family confirmed Pahad would be buried on Thursday and that they were finalising the details of the funeral.
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