Ex-finance minister Pravin Gordhan has passed away
Pravin Gordhan, South Africa’s former minister of public enterprises, died in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning.
“Mr Gordhan passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family, closest friends and his lifelong comrades in the liberation struggles,” the statement read in part.
Pravin Gordhan: Death after battle with cancer
The former struggle stalwart died after a “short, courageous battle with cancer”, his family said.
Gordhan, born on 12 April 1949, is survived by his wife Vanitha and his daughters, Anisha and Priyesha.
