Postponing upcoming national convention wouldn’t have been possible - Ramaphosa

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa said that postponing the upcoming national convention wouldn’t have been possible.

The National Dialogue has been marred by controversy after several organisations, including the Thabo Mbeki and Steve Biko foundations, withdrew from the initiative.

They pulled out after the president rejected their request to postpone the event to allow for thorough planning.

Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya confirmed that, despite the withdrawals, the convention would go ahead this Thursday.

"Invitations have gone out to organisations across the country and delegates are preparing themselves to attend the national convention. It is at the convention that the people of South Africa will take over and run with the National Dialogue process."

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