The GYC started in 2001 operating in the area of Winterveldt. The club is founded by Ms Johannah Mahlangu and eight youth members who did cultural dances. The GYC is registered as a non-profit organisation since 24 April 2003.

In 2007 The Golden Youth Club consists of 45 children/youth members between the age of 10-25 years and performs currently traditional dances, the Pantsula dance, modern & contemporal dance and theatre play.

The group attends festivals and competitions. Performances are held at organisation and government events, weddings ceremonies, gala dinners, funerals, church ceremonies or birthday parties.