{"id":54674,"date":"2023-10-06T17:03:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/rise-mzansi-kicks-off-policy-convention"},"modified":"2023-10-06T17:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:45:41","slug":"rise-mzansi-kicks-off-policy-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/rise-mzansi-kicks-off-policy-convention","title":{"rendered":"Rise Mzansi kicks off policy convention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Rise Mzansi’s \u201cPeople’s Convention\u201d is under way at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, where 800 delegates have gathered to pave the way for its policy offering before the 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n

The party, launched at the same venue in April this year, spent the past five months on roadshows across the country, canvassing citizens behind its banner and engaging in dialogues.Rise Mzansi’s \u201cPeople’s Convention\u201d is under way at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, where 800 delegates have gathered to pave the way for its policy offering before the 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n

The party, launched at the same venue in April this year, spent the past five months on roadshows across the country, canvassing citizens behind its banner and engaging in dialogues.National chairperson Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, who opened the convention, called on delegates to attend the policy discussion breakaways and engage robustly on the key themes and discussion documents that have been prepared.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to your insightful inputs over the next three days. Delegates are encouraged to attend multiple breakaways and will have the opportunity to add their voice to some of the greatest challenges of our time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The process and approach to these discussions is expected to be guided by Rise Mzansi national leader Songezo Zibi.<\/p>\n

Ramokgopa said the party was fortunate to enjoy support on this journey, emphasising the party’s grassroots approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is important is that we are not alone in this process. We have been engaging sectors of society and today we are joined by our esteemed guest speakers who are individual representatives from business, civil society, politics, academia and community-based organisations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what we mean when we talk about a government for the people by the people.\u201d<\/p>\n

The national chair said the inclusion of civil society and stakeholders in other sectors was crucial as the party valued their insights and aspirations for the country.<\/p>\n

The convention is expected to also incorporate arts workshops and a festival for the delegates on the sidelines of the policy discussion. It will conclude its business on Sunday with a \u201cpeople’s declaration\u201d announced by Zibi that will have culminated from the deliberations.<\/p>\n\r\n