PRETORIA - The National Dialogue's first convention is beginning in Pretoria.
But, it does so amid concerns over implementation and rushed timelines.
The convention is meant to set the agenda for a National Dialogue.
It will address various socio-economic crises facing the nation.
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But, several key foundations are not participating.
They include the Thabo Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, Oliver and Adelaide Tambo, and Tutu foundations.
They say the event has lost its citizen-driven focus.
GNU Partners, the Democratic Alliance and Freedom Front Plus are also not participating.