`YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THE NATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

July, 2015
The pillars of the NDP
The Plan is founded on the six pillars:
• Mobilisation of all South Africans
• Active engagement of citizens in their
own development
• Expansion of the economy & making
growth inclusive
• Building of key capabilities
(human, physical & institutional)
• Building a capable and
developmental state
• Fostering of strong leadership
throughout society

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 Population dynamics to 2030
• Population projected to grow by 8.5 million to about 58.5 million in 2030
• Urban population projected to rise by 11 million to 41 million
• HIV/Aids reduced life expectancy significantly up to 2005, this is now beginning to be
reversed with anti-retroviral treatment

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 Youth Demographics
Although South Africa’s population growth is slowing,
our nation has proportionally higher numbers of
1 in 4 young people.
South African will
BUT TO DATE…
be between the
ages of 15-29 • 42% of young people between the ages of 15-
35 are unemployed
• 31% of young people between the ages of 15
and 24 are not in employment, education and
training
• 7.3% of young people between the ages of 5-
24 years are living with HIV.
Between now and
•
2030 One in five young people (2-million) were
victims of theft; about one in 10 were robbed

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Our Vision for 2030

NO ONE IS SOUTH AFRICA

WILL LIVE IN POVERTY

THE UNEMPLOYMENT
RATE WILL ONLY BE
6%
PER CAPITA INCOME WILL RISE
FROM R50 000 IN 2010 TO
R120 000 BY 2030
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 Specific Objectives of NYP 2020
• In response to provisions within the NDP, Cabinet adopted the NYP 2020
on 27 May 2015 after a series of CONSULTATIONS by the Presidency.
• Objective of the NYP 2020 is to Foster a sense of national cohesion.
acknowledge youth diversity and provide opportunities.
• It focuses on:
 MAINSTREAMING YD into government programmes, policies and
BUDGETS;
 Strengthening YD MACHINERY;
 EMPOWERING young people, and therefore GUARANTEEING a
sustainable future as per NDP Vision 2030;
 Building a Culture of PATRIOTISM;
 National, Democratic, non-sexist & united South Africa.
• Young people said: “WE WANT A HAND UP
NOT A HANDOUT”

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 Status of Youth at a Glance

Education:
 Young People without Matric – 65%.
 Gradual Increase of TVET and University Entrants, but remain with a
NEET of 3.5mil.
 Young Africans remain largely unskilled compared to white youth.
Economic:
 High Youth Unemployment – more than one in three.
 Unacceptable number of unemployed graduates.
 Teenage pregnancy at highly unacceptable levels.

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 Status of Youth at a Glance
Health:
 HIV prevalence rate amongst 15-24 – 8.7%
 High levels of alcohol abuse, unprotected sex. violent behaviour and
drug abuse.
 High numbers of young black males die due to unnatural causes.
 Tuberculosis and HIV main cause of youth death.
Social Cohesion:
 Lack of sporting, cultural and recreational facilities (We want to
PLAY).
 Fewer young people participate in election, stating concerns around JOBS,
SERVICE DELIVERY , CORRUPTION, and TRUST.
Youth Development Machinery:
 No adequate FRAMEWORK for YOUTH WORK.
 Persistent exclusion of Disabled Youth.

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What does NYP 2020 Commit to?

• YD should be categorised into FIVE AREAS:

 Economic Transformation.
 Education and Skills Development.
 Healthcare and Healthy Lifestyles.
 National Unity and Social Cohesion.
 Optimisation of the YD Machinery.
• The Presidency is at the centre of
MAINSTREAMING, CO-ORDINATING and
OVERSIGHT of YD.
• Budgetary Commitments????
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 Economic Transformation
• Youth employment/enterprise focused Industrial
Policy & Beneficiation.
• Facilitation of First-Time entrants.
• Specific Youth Set-Asides in Procurement, incl in
LOCALISED procurement.
• Review of Progress in terms of the Youth
Employment Accord & Employment Tax Incentives.
• Access to Land, plus youth focused empowerment
in key sectors of the economy.

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Education and Skills Development

• Improve Quality of FET and Expand their numbers.

• More funding for academically deserving students
from poor families.
• Recruit graduates into the Public Service.
• Commitments from SOE’s to train Artisans.
• Access to Information through IT development.
• Second Chances for OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH.
• Gradual introduction of FREE EDUCATION up to
University undergraduate levels.

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 Healthcare & Healthy Lifestyles
• Increased access to information & knowledge.
around SEXUALITY issues.
• Responsive information, education & counselling
to adolescents.
• Overall transformation of the healthcare system,
including introduction of NHI.
• Reduced availability of DRUGS and ALCOHOL.
• Build support networks for rehabilitation etc.
• Availability of Sports & Recreational facilities at all
communities.

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 National Unity and Social Cohesion

• Support & harness youth leadership at all levels and

sectors.
• Confront systematic racism, whilst encouraging
dialogue amongst youth.
• Use education, sports, arts and culture to foster
intergration of young people beyond racial lines.
• The teaching of history in schools.
• National symbols, incl constitution, flag etc.
• A National Youth Service programme.
• Role of media, and knowledge institutions.

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Optimisation of the YD Machinery
• Leadership by the Presidency is crucial in terms of
co-ordination & mainstreaming of YD, also
oversight of the WHOLE govt.
• Empower the NYDA through legislative changes.
• Ensure that all departments have Youth
Directorates that implements NYP 2020.
• All provinces and municipalities to have dedicated
youth service points & budgets.
• Ensure that the BUDGET reflects the commitment
of govt towards YD.

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 Implementation…
• The PWG Task Team will oversee the
implementation of government’s YD commitments.
• The WORK STREAMS will include implementation
by ALL OTHER SECTORS.
• The commitments in the NYP2020 will be
integrated into the MTSF 2014-2019, attached to
specific OUTCOMES and for reporting to Cabinet
• The PWG on Youth will receive Annual Reports
• Co-ordination of Youth Focal Points.

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 What are the Quick Wins…

• 1 million NYS, with Expansion and Coordination

Framework in place.
• 1 million SMME’s, with the MaraMentor launched.
• Jobs through a Youth Employment Programme.
• Workplace Skills Programme targetting unemployed
graduates, first-time entrants & Grade 12.
• Reforming NSFAS, and developing a clear vision for
Higher Education.
• Social Cohesion, with focus on Sports, Arts and
Culture.
• IYDS and NYDA Act amendment to be finalised.
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 Way Forward
• We need everyone involved…
Government alone cannot deal with all these
CHALLENGES.
All key sectors should be mobilised for YD.
Young people are an IMPORTANT FORCE for YD.
YD will require RADICAL & BOLD Initiatives/
Interventions.
Systems and Measures for ACCOUNTABILITY to ensure
Implementation.
Nothing will move, if young people are not at the centre of
YD.

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Thank you! Thank You
Dr R.Bernice Hlagala
Bernice@presidency-dpme.gov.za

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