Special official funeral for Pravin Gordhan to take place on Thursday

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JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted late former Minister Pravin Gordhan an official funeral.
The funeral is set to take place on Thursday.
Gordhan died on Friday at the age of 75 following a short battle with cancer.
WATCH: Ramaphosa recalls his last moment with Gordhan in hospital
Ramaphosa says he was able to spend some time with him during his last moments in hospital.
Ramaphosa described Gordhan as a principled and courageous leader.
He says his death is a massive loss to the country.
[Article] Official funeral for former Minister Pravin GordhanPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has granted lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan an official funeral. Gordhan passed away in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after a… pic.twitter.com/KRTXHQywHo
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