Civil foundations have criticised the National Dialogue process as rushed and elitist.

This comes after severe criticism that the first national convention was poorly planned.

This comes after severe criticism that the first national convention was poorly planned.

Several foundations say that the first national convention has been rushed.

Several foundations say that the first national convention has been rushed.

Analysts say the roots of the tension lie in ANC negotiations of the early 1990s, when Mbeki was replaced as chief negotiator by Ramaphosa.

Mapaballo Borotho President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear that he would not allow the budget for the National Dialogue to balloon to R740 million....