The North-West University (NWU) in partnership with the Strategic Dialogue Group (SDG) and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation will host former President Thabo Mbeki for the inaugural session of the national dialogue discussions.

This event takes place on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at the Auditorium on the NWU’s Potchefstroom Campus from 09:00 to 14:30 and attendees can join either in-person, or online.

The theme of the event is Reimagining the North West Province and it forms part of a larger initiative that brings together diverse stakeholders to discuss and address critical issues facing the country.

The NWU is proud to be the host of this seminal National Dialogue Outreach Session. As a university committed to academic excellence, social justice, and meaningful engagement, we recognise the critical importance of creating inclusive platforms for reflection, dialogue, and collective problem-solving. Events such as these not only honour our democratic values but also reaffirm our role as a catalyst for transformation and development within the North West Province. By welcoming former President Thabo Mbeki and other esteemed stakeholders, we embrace our responsibility to help reimagine and reshape the future of our province and our nation.

Date: 5 July 2025
Time: 09:00 to 14:30
Place: Auditorium, North-West University, Potchefstroom 
RSVP link: https://nwuevent.wufoo.com/forms/p1233nwk0j59twz/ 
YouTube livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/XFls6jIN4nk?feature=share