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National Youth Development Agency

Policy dialogues: Youth in the room, but not at the table
Thought Leader
/ 16 April 2025

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.

By Lesedi Senamele Matlala
National Youth Development Agency gives young women support through the National Youth Service Programme 
Partner Content
/ 30 August 2024

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

By NYDA
Young people want to work, not wait
Partner Content
/ 28 June 2024

Young people want to work, not wait

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

By NYDA
How unemployed youth are helping to bring education to toddlers
Opinion
/ 4 November 2022

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

By Juanita Pardesi and Ximena Gonzalez-Nuñez
Give the youth the budget they deserve so they can prosper and grow
Opinion
/ 26 October 2022

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

By Asanda Luwaca and Waseem Carrim
No board for youth agency just yet, as parliament has not approved report
National
/ 8 July 2021

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

By Eunice Masson
Still no board for NYDA, no word on gender violence fund
National
/ 10 February 2021

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

By Eunice Masson
A net to catch the NEETs
Opinion
/ 21 August 2020

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

By Amuzweni Ngoma
Young people must help design a youth employment plan
Analysis
/ 29 February 2020

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 delivery

By Kristal Duncan-Williams
NSFAS applications for 2019 to open on Monday — Pandor
Article
/ 30 August 2018

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

By Mxolisi Mngadi
Brics Youth: Everything about us without us?
Article
/ 21 June 2018

Brics Youth: Everything about us without us?

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

By Lynford Dor
Dlamini-Zuma’s new job is a perfect fit
Article
/ 2 March 2018

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’

By Paddy Harper
Agency wants a 40% youth employment quota
Article
/ 15 June 2017

Agency wants a 40% youth employment quota

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

By Given Sigauqwe
NYDA does not belong to any party – Manamela
Article
/ 14 September 2015

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.

By Staff Reporter
ANCYL vies for youth fund control
Article
/ 10 September 2015

ANCYL vies for youth fund control

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

By Qaanitah Hunter, Matuma Letsoala, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Thulani Gqirana
Ex-NYDA head Lungisa’s fraud case postponed again
Article
/ 9 June 2014

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.

By Staff Reporter
Fraud case for NYDA’s Lungisa and co postponed
Article
/ 30 January 2014

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.

By Sapa
NYDA’s Ngubeni must be reinstated, says court
Article
/ 21 October 2013

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.

By Sapa
Fate of former NYDA head Steven Ngubeni to be decided
Article
/ 20 October 2013

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.

By Sapa
NYDA confirms CEO Steven Ngubeni’s dismissal
Article
/ 9 October 2013

NYDA confirms CEO Steven Ngubeni’s dismissal

National Youth Development Agency chief executive Steven Ngubeni has been dismissed with immediate effect over financial misconduct.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Lungisa arrested after making up R Kelly concert
Article
/ 4 October 2013

Lungisa arrested after making up R Kelly concert

Former National Youth Development Agency head Andile Lungisa and three mates banked an amount of R2.5-million after lying about a contract.

By Sapa Author and Staff Reporter
NYDA battling to collect owed money
Article
/ 6 August 2013

NYDA battling to collect owed money

The controversial National Youth Development Agency is struggling to collect funds owed to it by young businesspeople.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Youth leagues welcome NYDA suspension
Article
/ 25 July 2013

Youth leagues welcome NYDA suspension

The youth wings of opposition parties have welcomed the suspension of National Youth Development Agency chief executive Steven Ngubeni.

By Sapa
New DTI campaign slammed by activists
Article
/ 19 February 2013

New DTI campaign slammed by activists

A campaign to combat underage drinking has been condemned by activist organisations for depicting rape survivors in a guilty light.

By Faeeza Ballim
NYDA hits back at irregular spending allegations
Article
/ 27 September 2012

NYDA hits back at irregular spending allegations

The National Youth Development Agency has hit back at criticism of its financial affairs, suggesting that it actually deserves a pat on the back.

By Sapa
Auditor general queries youth body’s procedures
Article
/ 25 September 2012

Auditor general queries youth body’s procedures

Procurement procedures of the National Youth Development Agency are in tatters, a report by auditor general Terence Nombembe has indicated.

By Sapa
Left in the lurch by Lotto
Article
/ 3 May 2012

Left in the lurch by Lotto

What was meant to be a reliable fund for good works has been mired in controversy and crisis

By Sipho Kings
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Article
/ 14 March 2012

DA: Youth agency’s salaries need to be fixed

The DA youth has asked Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane to urgently intervene in the NYDA’s 100% overspend on staff salaries.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 January 2012

Sadtu opposes reclassification of education

Sadtu says calls for teaching to be made an essential service and de-unionised is naïve and shows little understanding of inequalities in education.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 October 2011

NYDA blows over R250 000 on party supplies

The National Youth Development Agency allegedly spent R250 000 on party supplies for the 17th World Festival of Youth and Students last year.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 May 2011

NYDA bemoans ‘lack of interest’ by media

National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) chairperson Andile Lungisa on Monday lamented the media’s "lack of interest" in covering youth issues.

By Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
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Article
/ 11 May 2011

‘All South Africans must act against corrective rape’

The NYDA and ANCWL have added their voices to the call for state and civil action to be taken to prevent "cowardly" sexual attacks on lesbians in SA.

By Staff Reporter
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