RECOGNISING the heroic struggles of generations of the youth to bring about freedom and democracy in South Africa;

AND SINCE youth development is central in the reconstruction and development of South Africa;

AND WHEREAS the government must take reasonable measures, within its available resources, to achieve progressive development of South Africa’s youth;

AND WHEREAS the interventions on youth development in South Africa must be implemented in a cohesive, seamless and integrated manner;

THEREFORE the spirit and form of the National Youth Development Agency must give resonance to youth development in South Africa.

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—