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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
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…
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
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
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
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’
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
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 gives up agency position for ‘unity’
Desmond Moela was tipped to replace the incumbent NYDA chairperson Pillay after being nominated by the youth league.
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.
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.