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Zawya
7 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Welcomes the Appointment of the National Youth Development Youth Agency (NYDA) Board
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has noted the appointment of the new Board of the National Youth Development Youth Agency (NYDA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Chairperson of the committee, Ms Liezl van der Merwe, said that the committee welcomes the new Board which replaces an interim one that has been in place since November 2024. She expressed the optimism of the committee on the new Board with members who have relevant skills and knowledge that will add a meaningful value to the NYDA and take it to the new heights. Ms van der Merwe said the committee expressed its faith in the new leadership of the NYDA, which is led by a new Chief Executive Officer. The committee wished the new Board well and trust that it will rise to the occasion. The Chairperson said the committee is looking forward to working together with the new Board and hopes that it will provide innovative solutions that will address the complex and vast challenges that currently face the young people. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
The Herald
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Ramaphosa appoints NYDA board
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act of 2008. The role of the board is to address issues faced by young people in the country. 'The agency functions as a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at national, provincial and local government level,' presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. Ramaphosa has previously been criticised for delaying the appointment of the NYDA board. The appointments come four months after the portfolio committee on youth, women and persons with disabilities recommended nine people to fill the vacancies, which excluded ANC Youth League members. Of the nine, only seven were selected. Sunshine Minenhle Myende was selected as ]chairperson of the board, and Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya as deputy chairperson. Other board members are: Kelly Sandra Baloyi Thembisile Precious Mahuwa Sibusiso Makhathini Wiseman Mfaniseni Mbatha Busisiwe Nandipha Nxumalo. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
23-07-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Ramaphosa appoints NYDA board
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act of 2008. The role of the board is to address issues faced by young people in the country. 'The agency functions as a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at national, provincial and local government level,' presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. Ramaphosa has previously been criticised for delaying the appointment of the NYDA board. The appointments come four months after the portfolio committee on youth, women and persons with disabilities recommended nine people to fill the vacancies, which excluded ANC Youth League members. Of the nine, only seven were selected. Sunshine Minenhle Myende was selected as ]chairperson of the board, and Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya as deputy chairperson. Other board members are:
Zawya
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: President Ramaphosa appoints National Youth Development Agency board members
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 9(1)(a) of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Act of 2008, appointed members of the Board of the Agency for a period of three years, with effect from 1 August 2025. An Act of Parliament established the NYDA, primarily to address challenges faced by the nation's youth. The Agency functions as a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at national, provincial and local government level. President Ramaphosa has appointed the following Board members: - Ms Kelly Sandra Baloyi - Ms Thembisile Precious Mahuwa - Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya - Mr Sibusiso Makhathini - Dr Wiseman Mfaniseni Mbatha - Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende - Mx Busisiwe Nandipha Nxumalo President Ramaphosa has also, in terms of Section 9(5)(a) of the NYDA Act, designated Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende as the chairperson of the of the National Youth Development Agency Board, and Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya as the deputy chairperson of the Board. The President appreciates the willingness of the Board members to avail themselves for the national task of securing a promising future for the nation through the empowerment of young people. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Minister launches R5m youth fund in Mopani
LIMPOPO – Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane delivered a powerful address at the 2025 Ministerial Youth Day celebration held at Mopani TVET College's Sir Val Duncan Campus on Friday, June 27. The event was hosted in partnership with Mopani District Municipality (MDM), the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Letaba TVET College, and other stakeholders. In her speech, Nkabane reflected on the legacy of the 1976 Soweto uprising, marking the 49th anniversary of the historic moment when young South Africans rose against an oppressive regime. She paid tribute to the youth who lost their lives during the uprising and emphasised that the mission they began must now be carried forward through education, innovation, and opportunity. 'This is no longer a day of protest, but a day of progress. We commemorate Youth Month with skills, innovation, and opportunity,' said Nkabane. The minister highlighted one of the country's pressing challenges, expressing concern about the rising number of young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), describing it as a national emergency requiring immediate action. Moreover, in a major announcement, she launched a R5 million Youth Enterprise Fund, which is a partnership between NYDA and the MDM. The fund will support young entrepreneurs in starting and growing businesses in the district to foster economic growth, job creation, and youth empowerment. This is more than an investment in the economy. It is an investment in youth agency, dignity, and innovation,' she said. Nkabane also praised the Limpopo province and MEC Ernest Rachoene for signing a memorandum of understanding with all seven TVET colleges in the province. This partnership will promote work-integrated learning, giving students hands-on training and improving their readiness for employment and entrepreneurship. In her address to the youth, the minister offered words of encouragement and reassurance: 'You are not forgotten. You are the most powerful resource this country has. Your energy, creativity, and resilience are unmatched.' She urged young people to believe in themselves and encouraged society to support them in realising their full potential. She also called for a united front against the challenges plaguing the youth, including unemployment, gender-based violence, bullying, and substance abuse in schools. The minister concluded by thanking Mopani and Letaba TVET colleges for their leadership in hosting the event and called for collective action going forward. 'Let us walk forward, not just in memory, but in mission. Together we must rise, together we must build, and together we must empower the future generation,' said Nkabane. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
