Pravin Gordhan, the former South African Minister of Public Enterprises and a key figure in the fight against state capture, has passed away at the age of 75 after battling cancer.
On September 10, 2024, Pravin’s family had released a statement revealing his sickness, saying, “The family of the former Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, would like to inform to the media and public that he has been admitted to hospital…and receiving the best available medical care.”
In the meantime, an illness that Pravin Gordhan was yet to disclose. The family was hoping for good results, but sadly, just three days later, on September 13, the former politician passed away.
We were not aware that Pravin Gordhan is sick, and we didn't even care until the family decided to make this stupid announcement, jikijiki the family is asking for privacy
— ThabzAfrika🇿🇦🇱🇸🇷🇺 (@ThabzAfrika) September 11, 2024
Self importance of this people is on steroids pic.twitter.com/LdxI5z3xlt
In a statement on Friday, the family said the former politician, Pravin Gordhan, met an ultimate demise at an early hour Friday at a hospital after fighting Cancer, describing his battle against the illness as short but spirited.
Soon after the sad news emerged, many, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, began offering condolences to the bereaved family.
Former Activist Pravin Gordhan left the world, leaving remarkable works done
The family of activist Pravin Gordhan admitted him to Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Johannesburg after being diagnosed with Cancer on September 10.
Well, now that he is no longer alive, but in the meantime, South African citizens might agree that Gordhan has had an eventful and engaging career serving the public.
Since 2009, he has held other indispensable cabinet positions, such as the Minister of Finance, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Public Enterprises.
Predictably News24 n DM continue the fake and failed narrative of State Capture in eulogizing the pharmacist Pravin Gordhan…. he fought State Capture?? pic.twitter.com/etatyXR6h8
— Africa United – Black Business (@tzwidem) September 13, 2024
Similarly, he was also a decade-long commissioner of the South African Revenue Service. Even in his last letter, Gordhan called upon the people to fight corruption, keeping alive the spirit of anti-apartheid activism.
His legacy remains a commitment to justice and democracy, an indication of the zealous way he served South Africa and its people throughout his life.
Additional Information
- Pravin Gordhan married Vanitha Raju, with whom he shared a life full of commitment and dedication. Together, they had two daughters, Anisha and Priyesha, who were a central part of his life and whom he cherished deeply.
- While Pravin Gordhan worked tirelessly to combat corruption, he faced a smear campaign designed to discredit him and undermine his efforts. This targeted attack sought to damage his reputation as he steadfastly pursued transparency and accountability.
- On December 14, 2015, President Jacob Zuma reinstated Gordhan as Minister of Finance, replacing David van Rooyen, who had held the position for just four days.
