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Not qualified: Former minister Nobuhle Nkabane appointed Asanda Luwaca (above), without qualifications. Photos: Supplied

MPs demand action over irregularly appointed National Skills Authority chair

Asanda Luwaca was appointed by disgraced former minister of higher education and training Nobuhle Nkabane without having the right qualifications

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read
Women continue to carry a disproportionate burden of unemployment, exclusion and unpaid care work. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Put young women, especially those in rural areas, at the centre of development

The National Youth Development Agency’s role as public institutions is to ensure women are resourced, recognised and respected

7 min read
Young people are asked for their views but these seldom translate into action.

Policy dialogues: Youth in the room, but not at the table

There is nothing more disempowering than participation without influence. And there is nothing more dangerous than a generation that feels ignored.

6 min read

National Youth Development Agency gives young women support through the National Youth Service Programme 

Youths provided with meaningful work experience an increase in confidence, competencies, civic commitment and personal and professional development

  • Derek Davey
4 min read

Young people want to work, not wait

A skilled, educated, economically supported youth is the bedrock of a strong democracy

  • Derek Davey
6 min read