By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Making donations towards the work of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation instead of sending funeral flower arrangements is what the late anti-apartheid activist, Pravin Gordhan, would have wanted. That's according to politician and close colleague of Gordhan, Maggie Govender. She shared why the Gordhan family is requesting donations be made to uplift communities as opposed to sending them flowers during their time of bereavement. This is in keeping with his legacy of selflessness. Gordhan died on Friday after a short battle with cancer. Govender says his state funeral is set to take place on Thursday...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Making donations towards the work of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation instead of sending funeral flower arrangements is what the late anti-apartheid activist, Pravin Gordhan, would have wanted. That's according to politician and close colleague of Gordhan, Maggie Govender. She shared why the Gordhan family is requesting donations be made to uplift communities as opposed to sending them flowers during their time of bereavement. This is in keeping with his legacy of selflessness. Gordhan died on Friday after a short battle with cancer. Govender says his state funeral is set to take place on Thursday...</p>

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