The pilot phase of South Africa’s National Dialogue has concluded, with 53 dialogues held across all nine provinces and almost 4,900 people participating.

The National Briefing · Oct 8, 2026 · 6m

The pilot phase of South Africa’s National Dialogue has concluded, with 53 dialogues held across all nine provinces and almost 4,900 people participating. Communities raised concerns ranging from unemployment and crime to service delivery and gender-based violence, while also putting forward possible solutions. The findings will now help shape the broader National Dialogue process planned for 2027.

Guest: Theto Mahlakoana, Communications Manager - National Dialogue of South Africa