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ANC holds memorial service for Pravin Gordhan

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The ANC held memorial service in honour of the late struggle veteran and former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan at the Johannesburg City Hall. Gordhan died in hospital last week after a short battle with cancer at the age of 75. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has described Gordhan as a fearless leader who never turned his back on the party. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News Reporter, Tsholofelo Tshoku and ANC Member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane.
17 Sep 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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