Former Minister Pravin Gordhan dies

JOHANNESBURG - Anti-apartheid activist and Former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has died in hospital at the age of 75.

He was admitted to hospital earlier this week. 

Gordhan served as Minister of Finance, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Public Enterprises. 

Gordhan also served as SARS commissioner for 10 years.

He retired from government after the 29 May elections.

According to a family statement, Gordhan passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family and closest friends.

"After his retirement, Minister Gordhan fought a short, courageous battle with cancer," the statement read.

He is survived by his wife Vanitha and his daughters Anisha and Priyesha.

The Gordhan family requests that their privacy be respected during this difficult time of grief.

Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.