National Youth Development Agency
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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’
Agency wants a 40% youth employment quota
"The youth agency will also suggest the government introduce harsh measures — including the withdrawal of trading licences"