The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy held a night vigil to pray for Gordhan's speedy recovery.
JOHANNESBURG - Former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan's friends and fellow activists have praised him for what they describe as his dedication to combating corruption in government.The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and Defend Our Democracy held a night vigil to pray for his speedy recovery.Sorrowful faces were the order of the night and posters adorned with Gordhan’s portrait as his friends, supporters and fellow activists came together to wish him a speedy recovery.
Former ambassador to the US Sheila Sisulu praised the former minister, adding that his efforts to reform State institutions will always be remembered. "When he joined the government, he didn’t work at SARS . He fixed SARS and made it work. It was later that it was virtually destroyed." Alf Karrim, a friend of the former minister, also spoked highly of Gordhan's kind and warm-hearted nature.
Gordhan's friends believe his contribution to government were not sufficiently appreciated - suggesting he faced misdirected attacks due to failing state-owned enterprises.
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