Mamokgethi Phakeng
Mamokgethi Phakeng is a prominent South African academic and former vice-chancellor known for her advocacy for transformation and inclusivity in higher education. An influential figure in the discourse on academic fairness and equity, she has been vocal about the impact of historical inequalities on academic practices, particularly in the context of South Africa's post-apartheid education system.
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Dr Mamokgethi Phakeng is a renowned academic-turned-businesswoman with over two decades of executive experience in higher education in South Africa.
The math behind the 88% matric pass – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-22
The article questions how many more Mamokgethi Phakengs would South Africa produce if resources were available to village schools.
Time to solve the maths question – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-16
Former vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng confirmed concerns about fairness in academic assessments.
Biases from historical inequalities undermine fairness – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-24
