DA slams national dialogue as a stitch-up to save ANC’s electoral fortunes [SOUND]

# The DA has reiterated its rejection of the government’s national dialogue, as a wasteful distraction with no real plan or action to address South Africa’s deep economic and social challenges. The party has withdrawn from the dialogue set to commence on Friday and calls for practical solutions, not endless talks. DA leader John Steenhuisen told the media the national dialogue is designed to save the ANC’s electoral fortunes rather than delivering real solutions: