Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng is considered one of the most
influential women in South Africa. Now at the helm of
the University of Cape Town, where she was appointed
vice-chancellor in 2018, she plays a leading role in the
South African education sector.
She has served in various leadership positions,
including as Unisa’s vice-principal for Research and
Innovation and executive dean of its College of
Science, Engineering and Technology.
A respected mathematician who holds a PhD in
Mathematics Education from the University of the
Witwatersrand, Prof Mamokgethi is a B1-rated scientist
who has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and
five edited volumes. She holds a BA Ed degree (1988)
from the former University of North-West.
Her influence in the field of mathematics has been
extensive. She is a former national president of the
Association for Mathematics Education South Africa
(AMESA) and past chairperson of the board of the South
African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF).
A dynamic leader, she was also a member of the board
of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) and president of the convocation of Wits
University.
Her hard work has earned her recognition not only for
research but also for her community work. The Order
of the Baobab (silver) was bestowed on her in 2016.
She has graced the podiums as visiting professor at
various international conferences and universities.
Bristol University in the United Kingdom awarded her
an honorary Doctor of Science degree in July 2019.
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