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Education Minister N Pandor announces appointment of Professor Veronica McKay as the CEO of Kha ri Gude
12 March 2008
The Minister of Education, Mrs Naledi Pandor, today announced the appointment of Professor Veronica McKay as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched Government Mass Literacy Programme, Kha ri Gude.
Professor McKay comes with a vast wealth of experience. She is currently Professor of Sociology and Director of University of South Africa's (Unisa) Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Institute. Her academic career, mainly dealing with adult education, spans a period of over 20 years.
In congratulating Professor McKay, Minister Pandor said government could not have found a better candidate to lead this important campaign to address illiteracy in our country.
Enquiries:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Ministerial Spokesperson
Tel: 012 312 5538
Cell: 082 566 0446
E-mail: Ngqengelele.l@doe.gov.za
Issued by: Ministry of Education
12 March 2008