Presidency says National Dialogue will be inclusive process

The Presidency has dispelled reports that certain foundations belonging to the stalwarts of the liberation struggle have been sidelined or overlooked for the National Dialogue.

President Ramaphosa’s office says these reports are based on incorrect or incomplete information.

Earlier this week, Ramaphosa released the details of the much-anticipated National Dialogue, which will first kick off with a National Convention in August.

The phased process will begin with sectoral engagements then proceed with Provincial and National Dialogues.

In a statement, the Presidency says that preparations for the National Convention and other activities are currently being undertaken by a National Dialogue Preparatory Task Team made up of representatives from various foundations, civil society organisations and the Presidency.

It adds that foundations, together with other civil society formations that were part of the initial work of the National Dialogue, will remain centrally involved in the Preparatory Task Team.

The Office of the Presidency says that the National Dialogue will be an inclusive process in which all South Africans will have an opportunity to participate as individuals or through organised formations.