South Africa stands at a crossroads. Thirty years into democracy, the country has made undeniable progress, yet deep and persistent challenges remain, from unemployment and poverty to gender-based violence and inequality.

In the spirit of the stalwarts who fought for freedom, the Stalwarts' Foundations Forum, a collective of foundations honouring figures such as Moses Kotane, Lilian Ngoyi, Charlotte Maxeke and others, is calling for a citizens-led national dialogue to confront these issues head-on.

Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Steve Mashiya from the Moses Kotane Foundation.