The ANC secretary-general said the organisation might need to reconsider the policy of allowing dual membership of both parties

The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually

Several prominent foundations have withdrawn from the national dialogue citing poor planning and questionable spending

Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for its alliance partners, the SACP and labour federation Cosatu, to unite to return the ANC to power

The South African Communist Party has rejected claims of collaborating with the uMkhonto weSizwe party, describing it as a counter-revolutionary organisation

The parties have agreed to continuous consultation and to strengthening the broader ANC-led alliance

Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness

Beneficiation growth, decent work, penalties for companies that violate labour laws and ensuring multinational companies pay taxes in Africa are among the issues unions will raise