Mamokgethi Phakeng: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height. In 2018, Rosina Mamokgethi Phakeng, a South African professor of mathematics education who was formerly the vice principal of research and innovation at the University of South Africa, was appointed vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT). She was born on 1 November 1966.
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Biography
Frank and Wendy Mmutlana welcomed Phakeng into the world in Eastwood, Pretoria. After having her three children, her mother returned to school to finish Form 3 as a prerequisite for obtaining a Primary Teachers Certificate and beginning her teaching career.
One of the earliest black radio broadcasters for the South African Broadcasting Corporation was her father (SABC).
Ikageleng Primary in Marapyane Village and Ikageng Primary in Ga-Rankuwa are where Phakeng first attended school in 1972.
She attended Hebron, Odi High School, Thuto-Thebe Middle School, Tsela-Tshweu Higher Primary, and Tswelelang Higher Primary.
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Nationality
She is South African by nationality
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be $200,000
Where is Mamokgethi Phakeng from?
She was born in Eastwood, Pretoria in South Africa
How old is Mamokgethi Phakeng?
She was born on November 1, 1966, which makes her 56 years old
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Height & Weight
Her height and weight are currently unknown
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Education
Mmutlana started her schooling in 1972 at the Ikageleng Primary School in Marapyane Village and continued in 1973 at the Ikageng Primary School in Ga-Rankuwa.
She attended Hebron, Odi High School, Thuto-Thebe Middle School, Tsela-tshweu Primary School, and Tswelelang Primary School.
She earned a University Exemption in 1983 (Grade 12) and graduated from the town of Hebron’s Faculty of Education.
She earned a BSc in pure mathematics from the University of the North-West and an MSc in mathematics teaching from the University of the Witwatersrand.
She became the first black female South African to get a Doctorate in mathematics education in 2002.
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Career
Phakeng has received honours for outstanding service. Among these accolades are:
Honoris causa Doctor of Science from the University of Bristol
Former South African President Jacob Zuma awarded her the Order of the Baobab (Silver) for her great contributions to science and for promoting South Africa in the world arena via her outstanding scientific work. (April 2016)
NSTF award for being the most outstanding Senior Black Female Researcher over the last five to ten years in recognition of her innovative, high-calibre research on teaching and learning mathematics in multilingual classrooms. CEO Magazine award for being the most influential woman in education and training in South Africa (August 2013). (May 2011)
Honorary life membership in the Golden Key International Society (May 2009)
Mamokgethi Phakeng’s Marital Status
She is married to Madimetja Lucky Phakeng
Why is Mamokgethi Phakeng famous?
She is famous for being the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town
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