Cyril Ramaphosa.
Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa's R700m National Dialogue faces backlash over elitism, exclusion

R700m National Dialogue slammed as elitist, exclusionary, and politically staged.
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Key topics:

  • National Dialogue to cost estimated R700 million.

  • Government promises inclusive, nationwide public engagements.

  • Neil de Beer criticises elite panel and political motives.

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