Ramaphosa saddened by Gordhan’s illness: ‘The situation he’s in now is of great concern’
Gordhan's family announced on Tuesday that he has been hospitalised for an undisclosed illness.
FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa engaging with members of the media following his Oral Reply to questions to the nation on various national developments during the hybrid sitting of the National Council of Provinces held at the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town on 12 September 2024. Picture: GCIS
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa said he’s saddened by the illness and condition of his long-time friend, Pravin Gordhan.
His family announced on Tuesday that the former public enterprises and finance minister has been hospitalised for an undisclosed illness.
Speaking to journalists at Parliament earlier on Thursday evening, Ramaphosa said he had spoken to both Gordhan and his family.
“I’ve had a very good and close relationship with Pravin Gordhan. He’s a comrade and a friend, and so the situation he’s in now is of great concern to all of us, but I continue to wish his family a great deal of strength.”
The 75-year-old Gordhan retired from active politics after the May polls, after serving in government for three decades.