# Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube has announced that Penelope Vinjevold has been appointed as new chairperson of the the National Education and Training Council. Vinjevold is a former head of the Western Cape Education Department. Gwarube says the council, which consists of 15 new members and established in 2009, is now being revitalised to fulfil its important mandate. The minister says this is the first time that the council has been activated and is operational:
Minister Gwarube announces appointment of new members of National Education and Training Council [SOUND]
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