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WATCH | National dialogue day 1

The national dialogue started today with a convention to outline its modalities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the convention for the national dialogue at Unisa in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the convention for the national dialogue at Unisa in Pretoria. (Kabelo Mokoena)

The national dialogue started today with a convention to outline its modalities.

The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges and work towards a prosperous future.

President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the national dialogue as part of the government of national unity.

Despite challenges, including a R700m price tag and task team divisions, the convention organising committee assured everything was ready.

Ramaphosa made the opening address at the two-day national convention which ends tomorrow.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the convention for the national dialogue at Unisa in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the convention for the national dialogue at Unisa in Pretoria. (Kabelo Mokoena)
The first convention for the national dialogue held at Unisa in Pretoria on August 15 2025.
The first convention for the national dialogue held at Unisa in Pretoria on August 15 2025. (Freddy Mavunda)
Boichoko Ditlhake from Kagiso Trust, chairperson of the convention organising committee, leads the media briefing on the state of readiness to host the first convention of the national dialogue.
Boichoko Ditlhake from Kagiso Trust, chairperson of the convention organising committee, leads the media briefing on the state of readiness to host the first convention of the national dialogue. (GCIS/ Siyabulela Duda)

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