Historic first in Mthatha! 🌍 The first citizen-led National Dialogue brought gov’t, traditional leaders & communities together to reimagine OR Tambo as a thriving agricultural hub. Grateful to @ThaboMbekiFDN, @ECogta & the @NLinSouthAfrica for their support.

Happening Today in Mthatha: Dialogue on Elevating Rural Voices in South Africa’s National Dialogue #LocalVoices #NationalDialogueSA #TraditionalLeaders #Mthatha

The Our Heritage Our Dialogue event that took place on 17 September has resulted in an upcoming dialogue with traditional leaders in Mthatha. Keep an eye out for further developments in this significant collaboration. #NationalDialogueSA #TraditionalLeaders #Mthatha

Read the article here: https://t.co/eokbZGrmDn #Local #DigitalPeacebuilding #Localisation #Kenya #Nigeria #MaskaniCommons #WAYJPI 3/3

This study challenges simplistic views of ‘the local’ and highlights how local and digital elements are interconnected in peacebuilding. Digital peacebuilding is not just an outside, modern influence on local contexts; rather, the digital and the local shape each other. 2/3

CMA’s Dr. Sokfa John draws on the post-digital perspective to explore how #digital #peacebuilding manifests in #Kenya & #Nigeria through Women and Youth for Justice and Peace Initiative (#WAYJPI) in Nigeria & Maskani Commons in Kenya as case studies. https://t.co/eokbZGrmDn 1/3

Kenya’s Shirika Plan is advancing refugee inclusion and social cohesion through private sector leadership. Following recent dialogues, CMA, @ilo, @FKEKenya and @RCKKenya will host a training on workplace inclusion and conflict resolution on 19–21 Nov. 🔗

Join us for this free exclusive webinar on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm EAT. Kindly register at the link below: https://t.co/bEC0D9dgjo

Exciting news! The 2026 African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) call for fellowship award applications opens on October 22nd! 📷📷 This is an excellent opportunity to advance your research and join a vibrant community of African scholars.

We are excited to announce that APN and @nextgenafrica is evolving into the African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program! Continue following this account (@SSRC_APDD) Read more about this exciting change below: https://t.co/qsSyzuQBcg

The CMA is excited to celebrate 25 years of operations of the Restorative Justice Centre (RJC) with them! Join us as we reflect on South Africa’s transformative journey & enduring promise of restorative justice. RSVP here: https://t.co/ijBt2LButP

The CMA is excited to have been working with @ilo Kenya to facilitate dialogue between refugee org. & employer org. on refugee integration. As this ILO brief describes, conflict driver & stakeholder mapping are powerful tools to facilitate such dialogue

Voices from traditional leaders, academics and grassroots communities converged to reimagine how South Africa’s National Dialogue can truly be inclusive and transformative. Read more here: https://t.co/QMcqYYNcAC 2/2

“Dialogue is about challenging and deconstructing existing power dynamics so that people can engage with one another on an equal footing” said Prof. Wielenga at “Our Heritage, Our Dialogue”, which was co-hosted by the CMA & @NLinSouthAfrica.  Read: https://t.co/QMcqYYNcAC 1/2

Only through this shared commitment to dialogue and accountability can the National Dialogue fulfil its purpose of healing divisions, restoring confidence in democratic institutions, and laying the foundation for a more cohesive and resilient South Africa.

In closing, rebuilding trust will require sustained and inclusive participation, where government, citizens, and traditional leaders engage not as separate or opposing entities, but as equal partners in a collaborative process.

There was a keen interest from Roelf Meyer, Director at In Transformation Initiative, to learn more from the traditional leaders and work with them throughout this process.

The National Dialogue cannot be a citizens dialogue or a government dialogue. It needs to be a citizen-oriented dialogue between the government and citizens.

The main takeaways from Prof Cori Wielenga centred around the fact that there is a clear breakdown of trust between the government and its citizens in South Africa, that need to be addressed, and perhaps this needs to be the first priority of the #NationalDialogueSA.

📸: Our #Heritage Our #Dialogue #NationalDialogueSA #PartOfTheConversation #HeritageDay #DialogueForAll 2/2