In Memory of Minister Pravin Gordhan

On behalf of Prof. Haroon Bhorat, Director of the DPRU, we share heartfelt sympathies following the passing of former Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Prof. Bhorat served as an economic advisor to Gordhan during his tenure as Minister of Finance. “He was one of the greatest South Africans in the modern era… this is a very sad moment for the country.”

It is with a deep sense of loss that we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

"The acts of the greedy, the corrupt, the bully, the counter-revolutionary set back our progress as a democracy and stop us from becoming a caring nation. While they sit back to enjoy their spoils, the damage they cause is borne by our communities – by workers, by small businesses, by the unemployed and youth. Now is the time for all of us to join the ranks of those who want to build a better future and better institutions and not just point fingers among us. Strong, organised communities are fundamental to the security of our country’s infrastructure."

Pravin Gordhan, 
Budget Vote Speech, 2022