National Youth Development Agency

National Youth Development Agency The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African youth development agency.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African youth development agency aimed at creating and promoting coordination in youth development matters.

The NYDA will host the Zululand ERP & Sayouth.mobi Registration Drive on Monday, 7 September 2026, from 09:00 at Sithamb...
04/09/2026

The NYDA will host the Zululand ERP & Sayouth.mobi Registration Drive on Monday, 7 September 2026, from 09:00 at Sithambi Hall, Pongola Ward 7, Kwalubisi, KwaZulu-Natal.

The registration drive is part of efforts to connect young people with platforms that support access to employment and youth development opportunities.

Entrepreneurship Business Week 2026 highlights the NYDA’s continued commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs through...
04/09/2026

Entrepreneurship Business Week 2026 highlights the NYDA’s continued commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs through knowledge sharing, innovation, and enterprise development. NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson Mr. Bonga Makhanya will participate as a speaker at the event taking place on 8 September 2026 at Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus, Eastern Cape.

NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson Mr. Bonga Makhanya will lead the Automotive Expo 2026, reinforcing the agency’s commit...
04/09/2026

NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson Mr. Bonga Makhanya will lead the Automotive Expo 2026, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to empowering young people through skills development, innovation, enterprise development, and opportunities within South Africa’s automotive sector.

Date: 10 September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Venue: East London Industrial Development Zone, Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge, East London (Eastern Cape)

Your future starts here. Don’t miss it!

The NYDA wishes Executive Deputy Chairperson, Mr Bonga Makhanya a very happy and blessed birthday. May your new year be ...
03/09/2026

The NYDA wishes Executive Deputy Chairperson, Mr Bonga Makhanya a very happy and blessed birthday. May your new year be filled with good health, wisdom, success and continued impact in advancing youth development.

Happy Birthday, Executive Deputy Chairperson!

NYDA Board Member Ms Thembisile Mahuwa will participate in the Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture on Thursday, 03 Septe...
03/09/2026

NYDA Board Member Ms Thembisile Mahuwa will participate in the Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture on Thursday, 03 September 2026, from 12:00–16:00 at The Great Hall, University of Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga.

The memorial lecture honours the legacy of Nokuthula Simelane and provides a platform for meaningful dialogue on youth, leadership, and social justice.

The NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson, Mr Bonga Makhanya, participated in the Creative Cnergy Policy and Investment Symp...
03/09/2026

The NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson, Mr Bonga Makhanya, participated in the Creative Cnergy Policy and Investment Symposium, joining the Fireside Chat on “Investing in Talent: Youth Development in the Creative Economy.”

Mr Makhanya shared insights into the NYDA’s work in supporting young people in the creative sector and called on the private sector to strengthen its support for young creatives and youth-led businesses.

He also challenged stakeholders to transform policy to ensure that young people are not merely participants, but are at the forefront of ownership, innovation and value creation within the creative economy.

NYDA Board Member, Dr Wiseman Mbatha, delivered a keynote address at the University of Zululand under the theme “Funding...
03/09/2026

NYDA Board Member, Dr Wiseman Mbatha, delivered a keynote address at the University of Zululand under the theme “Funding the Future”, exploring The Student Entrepreneurship Funding Landscape in South Africa.

His address unpacked how student entrepreneurs can access NYDA funding, strengthen their funding readiness, and build sustainable businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth.

The NYDA will be part of the UNIZULU Student Entrepreneurship Week, where NYDA Board Member Dr. Wiseman Mbatha will unpa...
02/09/2026

The NYDA will be part of the UNIZULU Student Entrepreneurship Week, where NYDA Board Member Dr. Wiseman Mbatha will unpack how funding, business development, mentorship, and training are opening real opportunities for young entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and shape South Africa’s future economy.

Date: 3 September 2026

Time: 09:00

Venue: UNIZULU BZ Hall, University of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson Mr. Bonga Makhanya joins the 2026 Creative Cnergy Policy & Investment Symposium to spo...
02/09/2026

NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson Mr. Bonga Makhanya joins the 2026 Creative Cnergy Policy & Investment Symposium to spotlight the power of investing in youth development within the creative economy, taking place on 3 September 2026.

NYDA Executive Chairperson Dr. Sunshine Myende will be taking part in the Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture, a meaning...
02/09/2026

NYDA Executive Chairperson Dr. Sunshine Myende will be taking part in the Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture, a meaningful tribute honouring the legacy of a fearless young activist and celebrating the enduring power of youth, justice, and courageous leadership.

Date: 03 September 2026 | Time: 12:00–16:00 | Venue: The Great Hall, University of Mpumalanga, Mpumalanga

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7 Naivasha Road
Midrand
2191

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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