Mbalula denounces slander on Gordhan’s legacy

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has defended late former minister Pravin Gordhan, condemning those speaking ill of the anti-apartheid stalwart.Gordhan died after a short battle with cancer at the age of 75 on September 13.Speaking at his memorial service hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation on Sunday, Mbalula said those disrespecting Gordhan were beneficiaries of corruption he fought against. He said criticism of Gordhan was “evil”.Some have peddled false narratives about him to achieve their goal.“Not only was this shameful and morally repulsive but it was also…