The Talking Point

Self reflection of the state of our country ahead of the National Dialogue


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These past few weeks saw a huge shake in the political arena which started off with the spat between the ANC and the DA due to the firing of former deputy minister of Trade and Industry Andrew Whitfield. The DA in retaliation decided to boycott the National Dialogue. Then it was Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi exposing a criminal syndicate that implicated the national minister of police, Senzo Mchunu and top police management. On the other hand civil servants who are trying to prevent corruption in government departments are assassinated. On Friday President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the Eminent Persons Group, which will guide the National Dialogue. Looking at all these developments, what is it we need to get right at this dialogue to steer the country in the right direction? To lead us in this discussion, we are joined by.. 

Guest: Hajra Omarjee – Political Editor at Business Day 

Guest: Tswelopele Makoe - Gender and social justice activist and editor at Global South Media Network also a researcher, columnist, and an Andrew W Mellon scholar at the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice, UWC

Guest: Professor Ntsikelelo - Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University

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