Cape Town – ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has praised the late Pravin Gordhan for his unwavering fight against corruption.
Mbalula made these remarks on Sunday during a memorial hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in tribute to the former Public Enterprises Minister.
Gordhan, who recently passed away after battling cancer, was lauded for his efforts to restore integrity in public office.
Mbalula said that the ANC would honour Gordhan’s legacy by continuing his work to combat maladministration and ensure accountability.
[WATCH] Following Cde PG’s passing, those who were the beneficiaries of corruption and their morally bankrupt supporters, against whom Cde PG fought so hard, were quick to insult his memory and slander his name. They peddled false narratives about him in order to achieve their… pic.twitter.com/bABFZVkqRY
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) September 22, 2024
“Following comrade Gordhan’s passing, those who were the beneficiaries of corruption, and they are morally bankrupt supporters against whom he fought so hard were quick to insult his memory and slander his name. They battled false narratives about him to achieve their goal. Not only was his shameful and morally repulsive, but it is also downright evil,” Mbalula said.
He added: “He (Gordhan) stood for what he believed in and probably he is looking upon us and saying these fellows are doing a lousy job. He stood when it was not, fashionable, and stood for the truth.
“It’s not easy to stand against corruption and to stand, especially by those who have employed. He did not stand for a position and fight for a position. Even when he stood against state capture, he still rallied people behind the ANC, because he knew that the ANC was an important vehicle.”
Gordhan’s contributions, Mbalula added, would inspire future generations despite criticism from those he fought against.
Gordhan was given a State funeral last week.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
