South Africa Mourns Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan

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Pravin Gordhan, a prominent South African politician and former finance minister, has passed away. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fight against apartheid and his work in establishing the South African Revenue Service as a world-class institution.

He retired from active politics following this year’s general election to spend more time with his family. His last portfolio in the South African Cabinet was Minister of Public Enterprises from 2018 to 2024.ANC Head of Policy and Research Fèbè Potgieter-Gqubule has described Gordhan as a great South African patriot.

“South Africa has lost one of its finest servants. Mr Gordhan served the country with great distinction, whether in the fight against apartheid in the 1970s and 1980s in the mass democratic movement and the, or during the transition period in the early 1990s, or in the democratic era as both a public servant and cabinet minister.”

The foundation says Gordhan will be remembered as a “principled and courageous leader, someone who stood firm against those intent on using power to capture the state for private interests. He’ll be sorely missed.” “On behalf of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania , we express our deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister Pravin Gordhan. His departure marks a profound loss not only for his family and loved ones but for the nation as a whole. In this time of mourning, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his work. May they find comfort in the memories of his life and the impact he made in the pursuit of a just and equitable society.

 

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