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Former Minister and ANC veteran, Pravin Gordhan, will be laid to rest today.

The Special Official Funeral will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre.

Gordhan passed away in a Johannesburg hospital last Friday.

He was 75 years old.

Several ANC stalwarts have been paying their respects – in tributes – since his passing.

Speaking at an ANC-organised memorial service in Durban yesterday fellow stalwart, Mac Maharaj, hailed Gordhan’s unwavering fight for justice.