President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the National Convention in Pretoria on August 15, 2025. President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the first sitting of the National Convention as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. He is addressing the convention under way at the University of South Africa’s…
National Dialogue 2025. The chairperson of the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation has decried the organisation of the National Convention, saying the ANC is using it to canvass votes in next year’s local government elections. It is one of many other foundations that have withdrawn from the convention, which is taking place on the UNISA main…
Khoi and San leaders say the fact that they were not invited to form part of the National Convention starting on Friday shows that they are still not recognised by the South African government. The two-day Convention at the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) main campus in Pretoria is meant to kick-start the National Dialogue…
[File image]: City Power technician repairs electricity lines in Johannesburg. City Power says they will be halting the restoration of power supply in certain areas of Johannesburg until it verifies that at least 80% of customers in that area are purchasing electricity legitimately. According to the power utility, this decision follows a notable increase of…
National Dialogue 2025. ActionSA is one of the political parties keeping a close eye on South Africa’s first National Convention, held at the University of South Africa (UNISA), in Pretoria. The party’s National Spokesperson, Lerato Ngobeni, says the party is attending in an observatory role, as leaders and citizens gather to confront the country’s most…
[FILE IMAGE]: University student activists express their views in a public Fees Must Fall dialogue. Students at UCT have welcomed the idea of the National Dialogue to help solve service delivery challenges. The first sitting of the National Dialogue Convention took place earlier today in Pretoria. The Presidency described the Convention as a call to…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will enhance voting efficiency and inclusivity. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the introduction of electronic voting, or e-voting, in South Africa can enhance efficiency and inclusivity. The SABC is pleased to announce the launch of the new self-registration platform. Vendors wishing to do business with the SABC can self-register…
Anti-corruption and social justice activist, Dr. Makhosi Khoza. Anti-corruption and social justice activist, Dr. Makhosi Khoza, has raised concerns over the selection of participants at the National Convention. Last week, foundations, including the Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko, and FW de Klerk, withdrew from the convention. The foundations have cited issues, including a rushed time frame…
The first National Convention gets underway on Friday at the University of South Africa (UNISA)’s Main Campus in Pretoria. UNISA views the convention as an opportunity for the government to rectify past mistakes. The university’s Professor Boitumelo Senokoane says the institution has allocated R5 million for this event. Meanwhile, the Presidency has announced that the…
SAHRC Chairman Rev. Chris Nissen The South African Human Rights Commission heads call that utterances made on the “Open Chat Podcast” should be addressed at the National Dialogue. The National Dialogue is a citizen-led process and is a chance for all South Africans from all walks of life to come together and help shape the…
