JOHANNESBURG - The National Convention starts on Friday.
It's the first process leading up to the National Dialogue, but has already hit a snag.
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Legacy foundations have pulled out of this week's proceedings, questioning funding and planning around the event.
But the Presidency is not deterred, and insists it will go ahead despite the hiccups.
eNCA's Moloko Moloto provided an update on this story.