Concerns over R700 Million Budget Led to Mbeki's Withdrawal From National Dialogue

South Africa starts 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality

The talks, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa after calls from civil society, are expected to include most political parties, civic groups and members of the public.

National Dialogue is not about politicians talking, it’s about people doing – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa is on the right track. The National Dialogue has captured the nation and the country is yet again proving itself to be a deliberative society. This is not a sideshow, a distraction. This is the nation returning to its democratic strength. Moving the country forward by creating meaning in the truest of democratic ways — deliberation.  Since President Cyril Ramaphosa formally announced the National Dialogue on 10 June, a vigorous, fre…

South Africa: National Dialogue Convention to Go Ahead On 15 August

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed that the first National Dialogue Convention will proceed as planned on 15 August 2025, despite the challenges and calls for its postponement.

The National Dialogue falters — there may be a better way

The decision by foundations representing former presidents and struggle heroes to pull out of the National Convention might well have saved SA.

Concerns over R700 million budget led to Mbeki's withdrawal from National Dialogue

National Dialogue will go ahead despite withdrawal of foundations, Ramaphosa says

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the FW de Klerk Foundation among other withdrew from the dialogue citing a lack of budget and insufficient time to prepare for the first national convention.