PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not allow R740-million of taxpayers' money to be used for the National Dialogue.
He says the costs of the National Convention will be much lower.
The lead-up to the event faced plenty of controversy, but now begins the moment of truth.
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Will leaders be able to deliver a truly people-led process to reflect, reset and reimagine South Africa's future as promised?
At the same time, outside the convention members of the Gauteng Housing Crisis Committee are protesting, demanding inclusion.