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The nation mourns the loss of Pravin Gordhan, a stalwart of South African politics and a key figure in the fight against state capture.
According to a family statement released early Friday morning, former Minister Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by loved ones. His age was 75.Gordhan was born in Durban on April 12, 1949, during the stormy apartheid era. He began his profession as a pharmacist, but his zeal for justice and equality swiftly catapulted him to the forefront of the anti-apartheid movement. Gordhan dedicated his life to public service and the progress of South Africa.
Following South Africa’s democratic transition in 1994, Gordhan’s ability and dedication led to his nomination to a number of key positions. He was the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service , and he converted the organization into a world-class revenue service. His tenure as Finance Minister, from 2009 to 2014 and again in 2015, was marked by his persistent commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring economic stability.
Most notably, Gordhan made important achievements while serving as Minister of Finance and then Minister of Public Enterprise. In these positions, he received national and worldwide recognition for his expertise in public administration and finance.Pravin Gordhan’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from around South Africa. Leaders from various political parties, civil society organizations, and ordinary citizens have gathered to honor his memory and contributions.
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