Less than expected 2010 FIFA World Cup benefits for young SMEs should not cast any doubt on their ability to deliver (pdf)

03/02/2010 -The announcement that South Africa will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup served as a beacon of hope for many young South African Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) looking to benefit from the tournament. However, with less than 130 days left before kick-off is seems that South African SMEs could be in for a disappointment.

NYDA Chairperson undertakes a Back to School campaign (pdf)

03/02/2010 - As an institution charged with representing the developmental interests of young people, NYDA Board Chairperson Andile Lungisa visited a number of schools around the country as part of the Back to School campaign aimed at encouraging learners to go back to school and take their education serious. Lungisa kicked-off the campaign with a visit to the famous Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto during the national school’s opening on 13 January 2009.

NYDA Board Chairperson met with Eastern Cape Premier to discuss youth development in the province (pdf)

27/01/2010 - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board Executive Chairperson, Andile Lungisa, met with Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet yesterday evening to discuss an approach towards youth development in the largely rural province. As part of the discussions the two outlined the process towards the establishment of the NYDA provincial chapter since the repeal of the Eastern Cape Youth Commission last year.

NYDA submission into the Public Service Broadcasting Bill (pdf)

21/01/2010 - Comments on the Public Service Broadcasting Bill closed on 15 January 2010 but not before the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) submitted its comments. The NYDA has expressed its support towards the introduction of the Public Service Broadcasting Bill, particularly the focus on the developmental goals of the country. These include the creation of a competitive local content industry and a Local Content Advisory Body.

NYDA congratulates the Class of 2009 (pdf)

07/01/2010 - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) congratulates all successful Matric Class of 2009 learners for their performance in their final exams. As they embark on their different journeys the NYDA wishes them a great rewarding experience. “As an institution given the responsibility to represent the overall interests of young people we are aware of the various challenges and obstacles some may come across, as the NYDA we are available to provide assistance and guidance wherever possible,” says NYDA Chairperson Andile Lungisa.

 

 

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