ANC calls for urgent resolution to disputes surrounding the upcoming National Dialogue
The party said the concerns, ranging from transparency and financial oversight to the need for a truly citizen-led process, must be addressed to preserve the dialogue’s integrity and credibility.
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JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC) is calling for an urgent resolution to disputes surrounding the upcoming National Dialogue after several legacy foundations withdrew from the preparatory task team.
The party said the concerns, ranging from transparency and financial oversight to the need for a truly citizen-led process, must be addressed to preserve the dialogue’s integrity and credibility.
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It has urged the foundations, including those of former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe, to reconsider their withdrawal, calling their experience “invaluable” to the success of the process.
In a statement, the ANC said the national dialogue must be rooted in inclusive participation, guided by the spirit of the constitution and liberation values.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking in Vereeniging also weighed in, insisting the event will go ahead as planned.
He said funds have been released, a venue secured and an operation centre is already functioning with thousands of invites sent to community leaders, business, labour and government representatives.
The ruling party added it was ready to support improvements to the dialogue framework — including proper financial governance, transparent decision-making and clear accountability structures.
It called on all stakeholders, including government, to work with urgency and humility to rebuild public trust, saying the initiative must rise above administrative shortcomings and focus on the collective good.