President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the National Dialogue on Coalition Governments, which will be held in Cape Town.
The dialogue is convened by the Leader of Government Business, Deputy President Paul Mashatile and will be held on Friday and Saturday.
“The two-day dialogue, themed 'Working together to build strong and resilient democratic institutions to serve the people', aims to lay a foundation for a National Framework on Coalition Governments, which will serve as a guide for effectively managing and navigating coalition governments where they become necessary,” the Presidency said in a statement.
Furthermore, all segments of society will be brought together for the event.
“The dialogue will bring together different sectors of society to work towards crafting a clear and predictable framework for coalition governments in South Africa to ensure cohesive and effective governance,” the statement read.
Last week, the Presidency explained that communities have been negatively affected by coalition governments in the country.
“The need for such dialogue is informed by the adverse effects that have been observed in certain coalition arrangements at local government, particularly their impact on service delivery and governance.
“In order to mitigate these negative effects and foster a more productive and harmonious governance approach, it has become necessary to embark on a transformative national conversation,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za
