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Mbeki, Biko, Tutu foundations withdraw from August 15 National Dialogue

Seven foundations linked to prominent South African struggle figures withdrew from the National Dialogue planned for August 15, 2025.
Their withdrawal followed deep disagreements over the dialogue's nature, readiness, governance, and risks amid a shift toward government control.
The foundations also cited logistical challenges, lack of confirmed budget, rushed timelines, and constrained engagement design as key issues.
They cautioned that the urgency to proceed could lead to emergency procurement in violation of the Public Finance Management Act and expressed their unwillingness to be associated with an event that does not facilitate authentic and meaningful dialogue.
They proposed rescheduling the convention to after October 15, 2025, to ensure proper preparation, coherence, participatory integrity, and to protect the dialogue’s credibility.

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The South African

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