President Cyril Ramaphosa, supported by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Cabinet Ministers, holds the first inaugural meeting with members of the National Dialogue Eminent Persons Group held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The President announced the appointment of the Eminent Persons Group to guide and champion the National Dialogue.

The EPG consists of prominent individuals in society with a proven commitment to the advancement of social cohesion and nation-building. The Eminent Persons are drawn from across the country and from many fields of endeavour in our public life.

The meeting is an opportunity for the President to outline the expectations and mandate of the Eminent Persons Group, and for EPG members to share their views on the role and organisation of the National Dialogue.