President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent out his condolences to Pravin Gordhans family, saying that the country has lost an outstanding leader.
Gordhan passed away peacefully in hospital in the early hours of this morning. He was surrounded by his family, close friends and lifelong comrades.
Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Gordhans wife, Ms Vanitha Raju, his daughters Anisha and Priyesha and his siblings.
Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya elaborates, South Africa has lost an outstanding leader whose unassuming persona belied the depth of intellect, integrity and energy with which he undertook his activism, his duty as a parliamentarian and his roles as a member of Cabinet. Pravin Gordhans personal sacrifices and his endeavours and achievements in various sectors of our society endowed him with the insights, empathy and resilience that fueled his service to the nation.
The President's thoughts are with former Minister Gordhan's extended family.
