The Presidency says preparations for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process comply with the Public Finance Management Act.
The University of South Africa UNISA will host the first National Convention at no cost, providing venues, catering and other services.
In a statement, the Presidency says funding comes from existing NEDLAC and Presidency budgets, with some goods and services donated.
According to the Presidency, funding comes from existing NEDLAC and Presidency budgets, with additional goods and services donated.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says costs are being minimised to reduce the burden on the fiscus.