Rosina Mamokgethi Phakeng GCOB (née Mmutlana, born 1 November 1966) is a South African professor of mathematics education who in 2018 became a vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT).
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Nowadays, everyone wants to be an overnight success.
In a place where patriarchy is the norm, public space is defined as belonging to men, and women are outsiders made to live in accordance with parameters set by men. How women dress, act, and engage in those spaces is strictly regulated by these social habits/norms.
Sometimes, all you need to do is take the first step with the faith that everything will be fine.
When you work with young people, it’s important to be visible on social media because that’s where young people hang out.
It is within you to carve out your future and create your own destiny.
Make sure you choose mentors whose ethical choices you admire
Everyone can get better over time through hard work
Your actions have consequences. When you choose an action, you are also choosing its consequences
When given an opportunity, use it well.
When things are tough, I remind myself of what big dreams, faith and optimism can produce.