President appoints Nationwide Youth Improvement Company board members – SABC Information

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed new board members to the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), in line with Section 9(1)(a) of the NYDA Act of 2008.

Their three-year term will begin on August 1, 2025.

Established through an Act of Parliament, the NYDA focuses on tackling challenges facing South Africa’s youth. The Agency functions as a single, unitary structure addressing youth development issues at the national, provincial and local government levels.

The President has appointed the following board members:

Ms Kelly Sandra Baloyi; Ms Thembisile Precious Mahuwa; Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya; Mr Sibusiso Makhathini; Dr Wiseman Mfaniseni Mbatha; Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende; and Mx Busisiwe Nandipha Nxumalo.

President Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 9(5)(a) of the NYDA Act, designated Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende as the chairperson of the National Youth Development Agency Board, and Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya as the deputy chairperson of the Board.

The President appreciates the willingness of the Board members to avail themselves for the national task of securing a promising future for the nation through the empowerment of young people.

MEDIA STATEMENT

TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS

TUESDAY 22 JULY 2025

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS

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