In a statement issued today, The South African Democratic Students Movement (SADESMO) has called on the government to officially disband the National Youth Development Agency.
Sasdemo says; “The NYDA has turned into nothing but a patronage scheme for the hugely handicapped youth wing of the ruling party. We have seen how their comrades have acquired top end jobs that yield a large sum in remuneration whereas a large portion of the youth in South Africa remains frustrated due to the lack of proper programmes being facilitated by this body.
“We as students had hoped the NYDA would address the problems faced by our graduates who fail to get employment after completing their studies. We are frustrated by this and as long as the NYDA exists we shall not see an end to this headache. We call for the introduction of a Youth Ministry where upon its tasks it will have to facilitate a graduate placement programme that will yield positive results thus replacing the useless road shows that were introduced by the dysfunctional NYDA.
“Failure to address the issue of graduates sitting home with their degrees and diplomas could result in dire consequences for The Republic of South Africa and we call on government to show progressive leadership by addressing this issue immediately.”
