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Can South Africa's national dialogue help solve its problems?

South Africa launches a national dialogue to help shape the country鈥檚 next chapter of democracy, three decades after Apartheid.

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a national dialogue called 鈥渦niting voices, shaping the nation". It's an ambitious plan to confront its most pressing challenges and unite a nation still wrestling with the legacy of apartheid, deep inequality, and mounting political tension. Critics say it's been rushed. So, will it work?

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Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Mark Wilberforce and Nyasha Michelle in London. Charles Gitonga and Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi.
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Maryam Abdalla and Reza Asadi

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