By Johnathan Paoli
The Presidency has confirmed that the inaugural National Dialogue Convention will proceed as scheduled on 15–16 August, despite concerns over costs, organisational readiness, and the withdrawal of several prominent legacy foundations from its preparatory structures
In a detailed statement on Sunday, the Presidency said all budgetary processes for the National Dialogue Convention comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and that measures are in place to minimise the financial burden on the state.
“The National Convention must happen so that South Africa’s people can take ownership and control of the National Dialogue. Invitations have gone out to organisations across the country, and delegates are preparing to attend. It is at the National Convention that the people of South Africa will take over and run with the National Dialogue process,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, has been coordinating the
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