SA Youth Economic Council
@SAYouthEconomic
Official Account for the SA Youth Economic Advisory Council. Economic & legal policy advocacy group that promotes youth participation & integration in economy.
🎙️ Tune in! Join the President of the South African Youth Economic Council, Kanakana Mudzanani, on Phalaphala FM today at 12:45 PM as he shares insights on SAYEC’s Youth Month agenda and the youth-led development priorities shaping our future. 🌍✨ #YouthMonth2025 #SAYEC
We successfully hosted the 2025 #EnergySummit in partnership with Shell and CEF, to ignite conversations on energy security and youth participation in Africa’s transition. From policy to power pools, we’re shaping a just energy future — led by young people, for all⚡🌍🇿🇦
MEDIA INTERVIEW | NYDA BOARD APPOINTMENTS Our Projects Officer, Tshifhiwa Mphaphuli, will be live on @Phalaphala at 15:00, unpacking key priorities for the newly appointed NYDA board and the pressing issues facing South Africa’s youth today. #SAYEC #YouthVoices #NYDABoard
[WATCH] President Ramaphosa has appointed a new board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), with Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende named as chairperson.
The ANCYL congratulates Dr Sunshine Minenhle Myende and Mr Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya on being appointed as the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson (respectively) of the NYDA Board. May they serve the youth of South Africa with dedication and commitment. #ANCYLatWork
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA APPOINTS NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS President @CyrilRamaphosa has in terms of Section 9(1)(a) of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Act of 2008 appointed members of the board of the Agency for a period of three years, with…
SAYEC MEDIA STATEMENT | BONGA MAKHANYA TO SERVE AS DEPUTY CHAIR OF THE NYDA Congratulations to our Chairman, Bonga Siphesihle Makhanya (@BongaOfficial ) on his appointment as a Board Member and Deputy Chairperson of the NYDA by President Cyril Ramaphosa! 🇿🇦
SAYEC Community Engagements | Mamelodi Youth Empowerment Summit 🇿🇦 This past weekend, our Chairman, @BongaOfficial , joined a panel to spotlight the importance of youth economic empowerment and unlocking the potential of young people in Mamelodi and beyond!
🇿🇦 Youth leading global change! SAYEC & @NYDARSA host the G20 Intergenerational Roundtable on 27 June in Sandton. Theme: Advancing Equity | Building Capabilities | Igniting Innovation. 🔗 RSVP by 20 June: quicket.co.za/events/311383-… #G20Youth #YouthMonth2025 #SAYEC #NYDA
MEDIA STATEMENT: The South African Youth Economic Council welcomes the appointment of Mr. Ndumiso Kubheka as CEO of the NYDA. This appointment signals an era of strategic youth development designed to transform opportunities and outcomes for South Africa’s young people.⬇️
Recently had the privilege of speaking at the Annual Energy Summit hosted by the South Africa Youth Economic Council 🌍 with the theme “Africa’s Path to Energy Security Through the G20”. Focusing my intervention on renewable energy.
🚨 Opportunity Alert for Young Agri-Preneurs! 🇿🇦🌱 SAYEC, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy, is inviting young people (ages 18–34) who are passionate about agriculture to apply for upcoming agriculture-focused training programmes and business seminars in Beijing, China! 🇨🇳
Please do tune on Channel 405 tonight , SAYEC will be offering and depositing a perspective on the latest numbers released by STATS SA🇿🇦
MEDIA STATEMENT: Q1 Labour Force Survey Results SAYEC expressed concerns on the sustained increased in unemployment, and most importantly, youth unemployment in South Africa. Read more in our latest media statement 🇿🇦⬇️
MEDIA INTERVIEW: QLFS Q1:2025 🇿🇦 Catch our Head of Economic Policy and Research, Ms Anele Satsha, on @Newzroom405 this evening, as she engages on the QLFS Q1; 2025 results and the necessary interventions to deal with the increased youth unemployment rate.
MEDIA STATEMENT: ELECTRICITY TARIFF HIKE SAYEC notes, with concern, the implementation of the 12,74% electricity tariff hike as of the 1st of April 2025. The council calls for a comprehensive approach to cushion the immediate impact on local youth owned businesses ⬇️
Media Statement: Ithala Bank Crisis SAYEC calls for National Treasury, SARB and all relevant stakeholders to intervene in the Ithala Bank crisis. Its survival is critical to advancing access to finance in KZN. ⬇️⬇️
NYDA BOARD INTERVIEW: BONGA MAKHANYA🇿🇦 Kindly note that the interview time has been amended to 15:00pm SAST🚨
NYDA BOARD INTERVIEW: BONGA MAKHANYA 🇿🇦 SAYEC would like to encourage the youth of South Africa to engage with the upcoming parliamentary interviews for the shortlisted candidates set to join the board of the @NYDARSA , including our very own @BongaOfficial 🇿🇦🚨
All the best shemeni @BongaOfficial
NYDA BOARD INTERVIEW: BONGA MAKHANYA 🇿🇦 SAYEC would like to encourage the youth of South Africa to engage with the upcoming parliamentary interviews for the shortlisted candidates set to join the board of the @NYDARSA , including our very own @BongaOfficial 🇿🇦🚨
#Bonga4NYDA
NYDA BOARD INTERVIEW: BONGA MAKHANYA 🇿🇦 SAYEC would like to encourage the youth of South Africa to engage with the upcoming parliamentary interviews for the shortlisted candidates set to join the board of the @NYDARSA , including our very own @BongaOfficial 🇿🇦🚨