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NYS entry rules ‘shut out’ vulnerable youth, MP warns

Swapo member of parliament Willem Amutenya has urged education minister Sanet Steenkamp to review the National Youth Service’s (NYS) admission requirements, arguing that they unfairly exclude those the programme was created to assist. In a letter dated 29 July, Amutenya says the requirements for the 17th voluntary national service training programme appear inconsistent with the […] The post NYS entry rules ‘shut out’ vulnerable youth, MP warns appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian3 Aug 2026, 07:31 am
NYS entry rules ‘shut out’ vulnerable youth, MP warns

Swapo member of parliament Willem Amutenya has urged education minister Sanet Steenkamp to review the National Youth Service’s (NYS) admission requirements, arguing that they unfairly exclude those the programme was created to assist.

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In a letter dated 29 July, Amutenya says the requirements for the 17th voluntary national service training programme appear inconsistent with the objectives of the National Youth Service Act.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 3 Aug 2026, 07:31 am. View original article
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