National Dialogue on Coalition Governments media accreditation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business, will next month convene a National Dialogue on Coalition Governments. The aim of the dialogue is to lay the foundation for a National Framework on Coalition Governments, which will serve as a guide for effectively managing and navigating coalition governments where they become necessary.

The dialogue will be held under the theme “Working together to build strong and resilient democratic institutions to serve the people”.

The need for such dialogue is informed by the adverse effects that have been observed in certain coalition arrangements at local government, particularly their impact on service delivery and governance. In order to mitigate these negative effects and foster a more productive and harmonious governance approach, it has become necessary to embark on a transformative national conversation.

The National Dialogue will bring together different sectors of society to to work towards crafting a clear and predictable framework for coalition governments in South Africa, to ensure cohesive and effective governance.

Members of the media are invited to attend and report on the proceedings and outcomes of the national dialogue:

Date: 4 – 5 August 2023
Time: 9h00
Venue: University of the Western Cape, Cape Town

Kindly submit details for accreditation as follows:

Name and Surname, Media House, ID Number, Mobile Number to PontshoM@Presidency.gov.za by Tuesday, 1 August 2023.

For more information of the National Dialogue on Coalition Governments contact Matshepo Seedat on 082 679 9473 or Matshepo@Presidency.gov.za

Media enquiries: Vukani Mde on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria