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).
She has been the vice principal of research and innovation, at the University of South Africa 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.
She achieved a BSc in pure mathematics at the University of North-West,and a MSc in mathematics education at the University of the Witwatersrand. In 2002 she became the first black female South African to obtain a PhD in mathematics education.
Mmutlana has won awards for excellence in service. These honors include:
Doctor of Science, honoris causa, University of Bristol and 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) amongst many others.
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 and many other notable positions.
She’s an inspiring woman and we’re happy to feature her.
