Struggle stalwart and corruption fighter Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan is remembered as an outstanding leader and a person who did not hesitate to speak truth to power.
Gordhan, 75, a former minister and SA Revenue Services (Sars) commissioner, died in hospital on Friday after a short battle with cancer.
News of his illness had friends and supporters gathered around the country holding prayer vigils.
President Cyril Ramaphosa described Gordhan as an outstanding leader whose unassuming persona belied the depth of intellect, integrity and energy that characterised his activism, parliamentary duties and roles as a Cabinet member.
Pravin Gordhans personal sacrifices, endeavours and achievements in various sectors of our society endowed him with the insights, empathy and resilience that fuelled his service to the nation, said Ramaphosa.
