Mamokgethi Phakeng Biography, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Children, Height, Parents, Salary

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 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 Nationality

She is South African by nationality

Where is Mamokgethi Phakeng from? She was born in Eastwood, Pretoria in South Africa

Mamokgethi Phakeng Age

How old is Mamokgethi Phakeng? She was born on November 1, 1966, which makes her 56 years old

Mamokgethi Phakeng Height & Weight

Her height and weight are currently unknown

Mamokgethi Phakeng 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.

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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 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 Husband

Mamokgethi Phakeng is married to Madimetja Lucky Phakeng

Mamokgethi Phakeng Net Worth

Mamokgethi Phakeng has an estimated net worth to be $200,000. She made her money by being the Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa

Source: Ngnews247.com

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