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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87876, member: 27"]
Fresh scandal just slammed an agency meant to rescue South Africa's youth, with its own chairperson at the center of the mess.

Myende's dual-role controversy
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[*]Sunshine Myende became NYDA chairperson in August 2025.
[*]Her ANC Youth League election followed in December 2025.
[*]Liezl van der Merwe flagged the overlap as a conflict.
[*]Sihle Lonzi called the NYDA an ANC campaign vehicle.
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Travel spending under the microscope
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[*]The Auditor-General questioned Myende's travel expenses.
[*]Trips reportedly lacked clear justification or value.
[*]Youth unemployment sits above 45% for ages 15-34.
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Disability mistreatment allegations
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[*]Disabled participants faced poor accommodations at ANC events.
[*]Accessibility failures and dismissive treatment were reported.
[*]Disability-rights groups demanded that the NYDA do better.
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The NYDA's long scandal rap sheet
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[*]A R1-million New York trip drew heat in 2022.
[*]Board appointments repeatedly stank of political patronage.
[*]A 2025 staffing scheme got labeled as jobs-for-pals waste.
[*]COVID-era board vacancies left oversight nonexistent for years.
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Reform demands are gaining momentum
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[*]Stricter political-affiliation rules for board members got pushed.
[*]Merit-based appointments could replace political nominations entirely.
[*]A dedicated parliamentary subcommittee was floated for oversight.
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