By Johnathan Paoli
Despite challenges, the first National Convention of the National Dialogue has concluded with organisers saying it reflected the “complexity of our nation”.
Convention Organising Committee spokesperson Sthembiso Sithole said on Sunday that the two-day gathering in Tshwane signalled a “new era of citizen activism for radical change, rapid response and a call to rebuild the nation”.
“This was a citizen-led process, iterative in nature, with robust engagement. Delegates emphasised that the National Dialogue must be inclusive, must reach those communities who are often not heard and must lead to genuine action,” Sithole said.
Over 1000 delegates from more than 200 organisations attended the convention at the University of South Africa.
The event, convened by President Cyril Ramaphosa, launched a nationwide dialogue intended to forge a new vision for the country and develop a programme of action.
Discussions focused on key themes identified by delegates, including the economy,
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