IN PICTURES: Sombre prayer vigils held for ‘gravely ill’ Pravin Gordhan in Durban and Joburg
Friends and well-wishers gathered at prayer vigils in Durban and Joburg on Wednesday night to offer up prayers for former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan's recovery.
The former Minister of Public Enterprises and Finance was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital for treatment.
IOL understands that the Gordhan is gravely ill.
Gordhan's condition remains unknown at this stage. In Durban, the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) 130 Organising Committee held a vigil at the 1860 Heritage Centre in the City Centre.
A vigil was also held at Flame of Democracy at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.
Earlier this week, IOL reported that Gordhan was undergoing treatment in hospital.
In a brief statement released on Tuesday, his family confirmed that Gordhan, aged 75, was receiving the “best available medical care”.
“The family of the former Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, would like to inform the media and the public that he has been admitted to hospital,” his family said in a statement.
“Mr Gordhan is receiving the best available medical care. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Further updates on his condition will be provided,” the family said.
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