Names for new NYDA board go to the president

By Staff Reporter

The National Assembly has adopted a report recommending the new members of the board of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

The names of the recommended candidates will now go to President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointment.

The report was presented to a plenary sitting of the National Assembly by the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. It finalised the list last week.

The committee received 1412 applications and 20 candidates were shortlisted. Nine of them have been recommended to Ramaphosa. The 10^th candidate could not meet legal requirements because he was above 35-years-old.

According to the National Youth Development Agency Act, the NYDA Board is appointed by the president on the recommendation of the National Assembly.

Following the recruitment and interview process, the following candidates have been recommended for appointment:

• Kelly Sandra Baloyiholds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and is a community