The presidency has sought to clarify details surrounding the cost of the National Dialogue.
This comes after the National Dialogue Preparatory Committee estimated that the initiative will cost over R700 million, resulting in a wave of criticism from trade unions, political parties and civil society.
The dialogue will begin with a National Convention scheduled for August 15, followed by community engagements across the country.
The aim of the dialogue is to discuss solutions to the countrys challenges.
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says, "There isnt a budget, there isnt a number or a cost that the government has committed to. All we have is what has been communicated as a proposal that the foundations have put forward. Now the foundations are not going to be the fiscal custodians of this process."
