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Attendees at the National Dialogue Induction Programme
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the new members of the National Dialogue Steering Committee to ensure that the much anticipated National Dialogue is all inclusive and citizens must lead it.
Watch | His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, Head of State and Convenor of the National Dialogue, delivers the keynote address at the #ZANatDialogue2026 induction session, held virtually.
Under the theme “Strengthening Democratic Dialogue for a Just and Inclusive Future.”… pic.twitter.com/4jZDhfE8SY— Unisa (@unisa) January 17, 2026
National Dialogue Steering Committee Induction Session.
Theme: Strengthening Democratic Dialogue for a Just and Inclusive Future@ZANatDialogue @GovernmentZA@PresidencyZA @Unisaradio#UnisaShapingFutures | #Unisa150andBeyond | #ZANatDialogue2026 pic.twitter.com/GWrQBecDE5— Unisa (@unisa) January 17, 2026
At least 93 new members will be inducted over the next two days at University of South Africa (UNISA), in Pretoria.
The induction follows a handover from the Convention Organising Committee.
We are also grateful to the members of the erstwhile Convention Organising Committee and the Secretariat that helped to facilitate many of the sectoral consultation processes.#NationalDialogue
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) January 17, 2026
Ramaphosa says no one should be left behind in the process that is meant to find solutions to the country’s problems.
“As you carry out your mandate, I ask that you be guided by several key principles. First, this dialogue must be as inclusive as possible. Every voice matters. We must give all sectors of our society, every community and every individual the space to determine how we address today’s problems and build the South Africa we want for future generations,” says Ramaphosa.
He says the dialogue must reflect the nation’s views.
“While the Head of State convenes the National Dialogue and government provides support, the outcomes must reflect the collective views of the South African people,” he adds.
VIDEO | National Dialogue Steering Committee Induction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDczuUqd-NM
