Ramaphosa Appoints New Board Of The NYDA

AFTER months of delays, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new board of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

The National Assembly recommended 17 candidates and seven made the final cut.

Board members must reflect the demographics and geographical spread of South Africa and are appointed for a term of three years.

The members of the new NYDA board are:

1. Asanda Luwaca
2. Avela Mjajubana
3. Karabo Mohale
4. Lebo Mulaisi
5. Thulisa Ndlela
6. Pearl Pillay
7. Alexandria Procter

Luwaca will serve as the first woman NYDA Chairperson, in line with Ramaphosa’s commitment to advance women leadership at all levels, and Mohale is the new deputy chairperson.

“The new board of the National Youth Development Agency carries a great responsibility in the country’s drive to empower young people through skills development, employment, work experience and other opportunities,” said Ramaphosa.

“I see the NYDA as a vital partner in the implementation of the Presidential Youth Empowerment