Convention under way despite controversy
The entire National Dialogue process seeks to bring together South Africans from all walks of life to discuss the country's most pressing challenges.
IN PICS | Day 1 of National Convention kicks off
But will it produce real solutions, and will they be implemented?
Or will it prove to be yet another costly talk shop?
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