Struggle stalwart Aziz Pahad dies aged 82

Struggle stalwart and former MP Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad passed away on Wednesday evening. He was 82.

Aziz Pahad.
Aziz Pahad. (Government of the RSA)

Struggle stalwart and former MP Aziz Goolam Hoosein Pahad died on Wednesday evening.

He was 82.

“A patriot, freedom fighter and servant of the people throughout his life, former deputy minister Pahad was a dedicated member of the ANC, a brilliant diplomat and strategist who served as an MP and deputy minister for international relations from 1994 to 2008,” his family said in a statement.

Pahad is survived by his wife Angina, brother, children, his granddaughter and extended family members.

The family said funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course. 

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