Sphamandla Dlamini15 August 2025 | 16:07
[WATCH] ‘We will be direct and honest’ – Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Convention
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening address at the National Dialogue, a platform aimed at fostering inclusive discussions around South Africa’s pressing socio-economic and political issues.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday 15 August 2025 at National Dialogue Convention in Pretoria. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/ EWN.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the opening address at the National Dialogue, a platform aimed at fostering inclusive discussions around South Africa’s pressing socio-economic and political issues.
Ramaphosa acknowledged that “many things are broken” in the country, setting the tone for a series of conversations meant to address national challenges and develop collaborative solutions.
The dialogue brings together leaders from civil society, government, and various sectors to chart a path forward for the nation.