DA leader John Steenhuisen criticizes the R700 million spending on the National Dialogue, calling it a “talk shop with no action.” Several major foundations have withdrawn from the initiative, citing violations of core principles. Steenhuisen and the DA have also withdrawn, describing the Dialogue as illegitimate. Former President Thabo Mbeki accused the DA of undermining the initiative in an open letter to Steenhuisen.
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