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Not qualified: Former minister Nobuhle Nkabane appointed  Asanda Luwaca (above), without qualifications. Photos: Supplied

MPs demand action over irregularly appointed National Skills Authority chair

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

Women are disproportionately affected by climate impacts and economic exclusion. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Put young women, especially those in rural areas, at the centre of development

The National Youth Development Agency’s role as public institutions is to ensure women are resourced, recognised and respected

Young people are asked for their views but these seldom translate into action.

Policy dialogues: Youth in the room, but not at the table

There is nothing more disempowering than participation without influence. And there is nothing more dangerous than a generation that feels ignored.

National Youth Development Agency gives young women support through the National Youth Service Programme 

Youths provided with meaningful work experience an increase in confidence, competencies, civic commitment and personal and professional development

Young people want to work, not wait

A skilled, educated, economically supported youth is the bedrock of a strong democracy

There is no recipe for guaranteed happiness but without kindness, there is no hope of it

How unemployed youth are helping to bring education to toddlers

National Youth Service work opportunities are benefiting early childhood development access in under-resourced areas

Give the youth the budget they deserve so they can prosper and grow

Funding, collaboration and innovation can improve the skills and prospects of young South Africans

Parliament is no closer to appointing a board for the National Youth Development Agency after nearly two years.

No board for youth agency just yet, as parliament has not approved report

The portfolio committee on women, youth and people with disabilities is yet to adopt the report on candidates for the National Youth Development Agency board

Parliament is no closer to appointing a board for the National Youth Development Agency after nearly two years.

Still no board for NYDA, no word on gender violence fund

Parliament is no closer to appointing a board for the National Youth Development Agency after nearly two years

South Africa continues to face an ever-increasing human development crisis, and that is best reflected by the number of 15- to 34-year-olds who are disengaged from both work and education. (David Harrison/M&G)

A net to catch the NEETs

A decade of reconstruction looms post-Covid. This is our chance to restructure the economy to build a more inclusive one

Across the country, young people tell us daily about the barriers they face when looking for work.

Young people must help design a youth employment plan

A six-point plan will help to drive the president’s youth employment intervention but it is essential that the experiences of young people are prioritised in its design and…

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NSFAS applications for 2019 to open on Monday — Pandor

Students have been urged to sign outstanding NSFAS bursary agreements to ensure that their 2019 application proceeds smoothly

Brics Youth: Everything about us without us?

If delegates care to address real issues, they ought to draw lessons from activists on the ground

Cameron Bancroft and David Warner.

Dlamini-Zuma’s new job is a perfect fit

‘She has the understanding that governance is not about ticking boxes but about its impact on people’

National Youth Development Agency’s

Agency wants a 40% youth employment quota

"The youth agency will also suggest the government introduce harsh measures — including the withdrawal of trading licences"

NYDA does not belong to any party – Manamela

The NYDA does not belong to any youth political party or organisation, deputy minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela said on Monday.

ANCYL vies for youth fund control

The ANC Youth League wants closer scrutiny of the National Youth Development Agency’s millions.

Lungisa Fuzile (Gallo)

Ex-NYDA head Lungisa’s fraud case postponed again

The fraud and money laundering case against Andile Lungisa and three others was stalled again after the defence lawyer did not turn up in court.

Former Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Andile Lungisa.

Fraud case for NYDA’s Lungisa and co postponed

The fraud case against former National Youth Development Agency head and three co-accused has been postponed to the end of March.

NYDA’s Ngubeni must be reinstated, says court

Axed NYDA chief executive Steven Ngubeni must be reinstated as his dismissal from the agency was unlawful, says the Labour Court in Johannesburg.