National Youth Development Agency

National Youth Development Agency
NYDA
Agency overview
Formed2009
Preceding agencies
  • National Youth Commission
  • Umsobomvu Youth Fund
JurisdictionSouth Africa
Parent agencyDepartment of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Websitenyda.gov.za

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is a South African government agency established by the National Youth Development Agency Act (Act 54 of 2008) to address the socio-economic challenges faced by youth aged 14–35 in South Africa.[1]

History

It was formed in 2009 by merging the National Youth Commission and the Umsobomvu Youth Fund, inheriting their staff and programmes.[1]

The NYDA Board is appointed by the President of South Africa under the NYDA Act. In July 2025, President Ramaphosa appointed a new board effective from 1 August 2025.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b “What is NYDA?”. NYDA official website. Retrieved July 2025.
  2. ^ “President Ramaphosa appoints National Youth Development Agency board members”. The Presidency, South Africa. Retrieved July 2025.
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