Mamokgethi Phakeng
Mamokgethi Phakeng | |
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![]() Mamokgethi Phakeng | |
Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Town | |
Assumed office 1 July 2018[1] | |
Chancellor | Graça Machel Precious Moloi-Motsepe |
Preceded by | Max Price |
Personal details | |
Born | Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa | 1 November 1966
Nationality | South African |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | University of North-West University of the Witwatersrand |
Occupation | Vice Chancellor University of Cape Town |
Rosina Mamokgethi Phakeng GCOB (née Mmutlana, born 1 November 1966[2]) is a South African[3] professor of mathematics education who in 2018 became a vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT),[4][5] She has been the vice principal of research and innovation, at the University of South Africa[6] and acting executive dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at UNISA. In 2018 she was an invited speaker at the International Congresses of Mathematicians.
Early life[]
Mmutlana was born in Eastwood, Pretoria, to Frank and Wendy Mmutlana (née Thipe). Her mother went back to school after having her three children to complete Form 3 as entry to gaining a Primary Teachers Certificate to practice as a teacher. Her father was one of the first black radio announcers at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).[citation needed]
Mmutlana started school in 1972 at Ikageleng Primary in 1972 in Marapyane village and then Ikageng Primary in Ga-Rankuwa. She attended Tsela-tshweu higher primary; Tswelelang Higher Primary; Thuto-Thebe Middle School; Odi High School and Hebron. She completed her matric with University Exemption in 1983 (Grade 12) in the village of Hebron's College of Education.
Higher education[]
She achieved a BSc in pure mathematics at the University of North-West,[2] and a MSc in mathematics education at the University of the Witwatersrand.[2] In 2002 she became the first black female South African to obtain a PhD in mathematics education.[7][8]
Career accomplishments[]
Mmutlana has won awards for excellence in service. These honors include:
- Doctor of Science, honoris causa, University of Bristol
- The Order of the Baobab (Silver) for her excellent contribution in the field of science and representing South Africa on the international stage through her outstanding research work presented to her by former president of South Africa Jacob Zuma. (April 2016)
- CEO Magazine award for being the most influential woman in education and training in South Africa (August 2013):
- NSTF award for being the most outstanding Senior Black Female Researcher over the last 5 to 10 years in recognition of her innovative, quality research on teaching and learning mathematics in multilingual classrooms. (May 2011)
- Golden key International Society Honorary life membership (May 2009)
- Association of Mathematics Education of South Africa (AMESA) Honorary life membership (July 2009)
- Amstel Salute to Success finalist (2005)
- Dr. T. W. Khambule Research Award for being the most outstanding young female black researcher for 2003: Conferred by the NSTF (May 2004)
- Outstanding Service Award (Education category). Conferred by the Sunday Sun and Christ Centred Church (2004).
- Finalist for SA Woman of the Year in the Science and Technology Category (2003).
- Prestige National Award South Africa's Inspirational Women Achievers Award -Conferred by RCP Media, (June 2003).
- NRF Thuthuka Award (2003–2008).
- National Research Foundation/National Science Foundation USA/SA fellowship (2001; 2003)
- Mellon Award (1998 – 2000)
- SAB Women in Rural Areas Award (1997).[9]
Positions held[]
- Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (2018)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (2016)
- Executive Dean of College of Science Engineering and Technology of University of South Africa[10]
- Honorary Professor of University of the Witwatersrand[11]
- Professor extraordinaire of Tshwane University of Technology[12]
- Deputy Chairperson of National Committee for the International Mathematics Union[13]
- Trustee of FirstRand Limited Foundation[14]
- Trustee of Telkom SA Foundation[15]
- Board Member of South Africa, International Council for Science (ICSU) Board[16]
- Managing Director of Pythagoras[2]
Personal life[]
Phakeng was married to Richard Setati for 19 years (1988–2007) and they had one son,[17] Tsholofelo who was born in 1990. In 2012, she married Madimetja Lucky Phakeng, thereby adding the appendage "Phakeng" to her surname. Lucky Phakeng is an advocate currently heading the Takeover Regulation Panel.
Social responsibility[]
Adopt-A-Learner[]
In 2004, Phakeng founded the non-profit organization Adopt-A-Learner. It was created for the purpose of providing deserving lower-income learners with financial support.
References[]
- ^ University of Cape Town. "Vice-Chancellor". Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Mamokgethi (Kgethi) Setati". Who's Who SA. Archived from the original on 15 December 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, PhD". South African PhD Project. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Vice-chancellor| University of Cape Town". uct.ac.za. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ Pityana, Sipho (17 March 2018). "Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor" (Press release). Cape Town: University of Cape Town. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ "Unisa Online - Executive management". University of South Africa. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "convocation". Wits University. Archived from the original on 1 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng appointed new UCT vice-chancellor". New24. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Prof Mamokgethi Setati – Executive Dean: College of Science, Engineering and Technology". Unisa Online. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ^ "Ass.Prof Mamokgethi Setati". University of the Witwatersrand. Wits Marketing. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Prof Mamokgethi Setati". International Commission on Mathematics Instruction. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "200 Young South Africans You Must Take to Lunch: Education & Science". Mail & Guardian. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Profile of Trustees". FirstRand Foundation. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "200 Young South Africans You Must Take to Lunch: Science". Mail & Guardian. 26 June 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ Karolia, Sameerah (19 August 2010). "The problem solver". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ "Setati, Mamokgethi". The Little Black Book. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
External links[]
- University of South Africa academics
- Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences
- Living people
- 1966 births
- Faculty by university in South Africa
- Vice-Chancellors of the University of Cape Town
- North-West University alumni
- University of the Witwatersrand alumni
- Women heads of universities and colleges