Zuma appoints new youth board
2013-03-22 14:39
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Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has appointed a new
board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the presidency said on
Friday.
The seven board members are: Xoliswa Ayanda Bambiso,
Zandile Majozi, Mothupi Phaladi Modiba, Itiseng Kenny Morolong, Maropene Lydia
Ntuli, Yershen Pillay and Nyalleng Potloane.
"Mr Pillay is the designated chairperson of the
board and Mr Itiseng Kenny Morolong is the deputy chairperson," spokesperson
Mac Maharaj said.
The NYDA has been operating without a board since May.
The new appointees were recommended to Zuma by the
National Council of Provinces ad hoc committee on the NYDA.
The youth organisation has been marred by allegations of
mismanagement of funds and payments of hefty bonuses.
There were several calls to disband the NYDA after it
hosted the unsuccessful World Festival of Youth and Students in December 2010.
The nine-day event was dubbed the "kissing
festival" after delegates were seen playing kissing games while waiting
for sessions to begin.
It was plagued by disorganisation and reportedly went
R100m over budget.
Several speakers failed to turn up.
The NYDA reportedly spent millions on balloons, confetti,
musicians, poets, backpacks, caps, golf shirts, bottled water, and even a tombstone
for the event.
The new board is appointed for a period of three years.
- SAPA
