Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) (formerly Department of Women) is a department of the Government of South Africa with the responsibility for women, youth and persons with disabilities.^[1] As of May 2019, the Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.^[2] The DWYPD oversees critical entities such as the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), established primarily to address challenges faced by the nation’s youth. Other entities such as SA Youths also contribute in solving challenges faced by South Africa's youth.

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Department overview
Headquarters	36 Hamilton St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
Department executive	Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Parent department	The Presidency
Child Department	National Youth Development Agency
Website	www.dwypd.gov.za

Entities

• National Youth Development Agency