JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to allay fears about the cost of the national dialogue.
It's been reported that the gathering will cost around R700-million.
Ramaphosa says the first convention is being funded from existing budgets within Nedlac and the Presidency.
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This includes secretariat support, communications, and logistics.
He says all procurement will adhere to the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations.
Funds will be accounted for through normal public finance mechanisms.