South African foundations are calling on citizens to participate in the proposed National Dialogue. (Amanda Khoza/News24)
South African foundations founded on the “legacies of eminent freedom fighters” have called South Africans to participate in a national dialogue.
“The foundations, as leading social institutions, believe that an urgent, inclusive citizen-led national intervention is required to restore the legitimacy, credibility, and enhancement of the South African democratic project,” said the Steve Biko Foundation’s Nkosinathi Biko.
Biko made the call on behalf of the Ahmed Kathrada, Chief Albert Luthuli, Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy, Oliver and Adelaide Tambo, Jakes Gerwel, Umlambo and the Thabo Mbeki foundations, as well as the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust, who say a conversation is needed to reflect on the country’s last 30 years and to pave a way forward.
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