COPE demands postponement of National dialogue [SOUND]

# COPE supports the principle of a National Dialogue to address South Africa’s challenges and foster unity but rejects the hastily planned National Convention on Friday. Acting national chairperson Pakes Dikgetsi criticises the lack of transparency around delegate selection, invitations, and the agenda, warning the event could serve elite interests rather than the public. Dikgetsi says COPE demands a postponement, proper consultation, fair representation, and promises to share a detailed position paper outlining a truly inclusive national dialogue: