South Africans, let’s shape our future together
The National Dialogue is a citizen-led, non-partisan process to listen, solve, and rebuild, from ward to nation, everyone has a say.
About the National Dialogue
Thirty years into democracy, South Africa faces urgent challenges that demand an honest, inclusive conversation — one that leads beyond talk to real action. The National Dialogue brings together citizens, communities, sectors, and government in a people-centred, solutions-oriented process designed to create a shared vision and practical plan for the next three decades.
What this delivers
- A shared national vision and values
- A People’s Compact and Plan of Action with clear responsibilities across society
- A People’s Compact and Plan of Action with clear responsibilities across society
- Accountability and follow-through, not talk for its own sake
The Process
The Dialogue is not a single event. It launches at the First National Convention and then moves into ward-level and sectoral dialogues countrywide over the next 6–9 months, before consolidating outcomes at a Second Convention.
How it unfolds
Convention (15–17 Aug 2025): Agenda-setting, rules of engagement, and structure handovers.
Ward & sector dialogues: Thousands of local conversations, facilitated with toolkits and trauma-aware practice — in person and online.
Nationwide input: In-room, radio, and via a dedicated app for digital submissions.
Second Convention: Consolidation into a People’s Compact and implementation plan.
The Purpose
We’re building a credible pathway to solve urgent problems, renew trust, and set out the South Africa we want — with all South Africans taking responsibility and ensuring accountability shared across government, business, labour, civil society, and communities. Outcomes feed a People’s Compact with citizen oversight.
Steering Committee
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Eminent Persons Group
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Secretariat
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Inter-Ministerial Committee
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