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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

Empowering youth through skills and community service.

Over 80 000 young people across South Africa have been engaged in paid community service as part of an active citizenship plea that equally boosts employability and provides…

ANCYL President Collen Malatji

ANC Youth League’s Malatji defends treasurer’s lack of tertiary qualifications

The youth league president also said that if AfriForum is not interested in nation building, its supporters should pack up and go to the US

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

Cleola Kunene, Head of SME Development at the JSE; Sipho Claassen, Managing Director of Boundless Consulting; Moderator Thembekile Mrototo; Walter Bango, Senior Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation at the NYDA; and Tsholofelo Mqhayi, Head of Social Transformation at CCBSA.
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National plan needed to address youth unemployment?

The importance of youth economic inclusion, and unpackaging key solutions to drive it

Young people want to work, not wait

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

NYDA board member Pearl Pillay addresses the Somerset East gathering.

Youth empowerment takes centre stage as NYDA concludes National Youth Service recruitment roadshow

Young people were encouraged to participate in the upcoming 2024 National Government elections

SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 01: Steve Ngobeni at the launch of the Property Practitioner’s Regulatory Authority on February 01, 2022 in Sandton, South Africa. The Property Practitioner’s Act (PPA) provides the regulation of property practitioners, transformation of the property sector and continuation of the Estate Agency Fidelity Fund. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Past haunts new property regulator chairperson Steve Ngubeni

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said there was nothing improper about appointing him now because 10 years had passed since he was fired for ‘financial misconduct’

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

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"

ANCYL candidate for deputy president Desmond Moela during the ANC Youth League’s 25th national elective congress on September 4

​ANCYL gives up agency position for ‘unity’

Desmond Moela was tipped to replace the incumbent NYDA chairperson Pillay after being nominated by the youth league.

Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.

Soapbox: Youth have a good story to tell

While we continue to face challenges, let us not lose sight of the great achievements that characterise our vibrant nation, writes Yershen Pillay.

Entrenched positions hinder youth entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur speaks of his frustration from operating in a market in which the odds are still heavily stacked against black entrepreneurs.

Former Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Andile Lungisa.

Lungisa: I still have respect for comrade Mbalula

Former NYDA boss Andile Lungisa, accused of defrauding the arts and culture department, says he respects Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Former National Youth Development Agency chief executive officer Steven Ngubeni. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

Fate of former NYDA head Steven Ngubeni to be decided

Following the dismissal of Steven Ngubeni, the former NYDA CEO will this week know whether or not he will be reinstated, says a report.

Former NYDA head Lungisa out on R10k bail

Former National Youth Development Agency head Andile Lungisa and three others have been granted bail.

NYDA executive chairperson Yershen Pillay is shown around Zondi Buy Back Centre in Soweto.

R10m grant for co-operatives

Every year the first Saturday of July is celebrated as International Co-operatives Day.

NYDA executive chairperson Yershen Pillay is shown around Zondi Buy Back Centre in Soweto.

R10m grant for co-operatives

Every year the first Saturday of July is celebrated as International Co-operatives Day.

Minister of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Collins Chabane

R2.7bn cash injection to NYDA

The National Youth Development Agency is making more money available, with the help of outside agencies.