National Dialogue Pushes Ahead Amid Funding Row and Withdrawals

CRISIS: In a strongly worded joint statement issued on Friday, the foundations delivered a severe blow to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s flagship social compact initiative, which was meant to chart a new path for the country through wide-ranging, inclusive engagement across sectors and communities. Photo: GCIS

Organisers of South Africa’s first National Dialogue are pushing ahead with preparations for this weekend’s convention in Pretoria, despite a growing backlash over its cost, purpose, and the withdrawal of several key participants. The National Dialogue, also called the National Convention, is billed as a citizen-led platform where government, political parties, civil society, business, labour,… Continue reading National Dialogue Pushes Ahead Amid Funding Row and Withdrawals

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