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South African Mathematician and Research scientist

Rosina Mamokgethi PhakengGCOB OIG (née Mmutlana, born 1 November 1966)^[4] is a South African^[5] professor of mathematics education who in 2018 became a vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT).^[6][7] She has been the vice principal of research and innovation, at the University of South Africa^[8] 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.^{[citation needed]} In February 2023 it was announced that she would leave her position as vice-chancellor of UCT and take early retirement.^[9] She was succeeded by Professor Daya Reddy on 13 March 2023.^[10]

Early life

Phakeng was born in Eastwood, Pretoria, to Frank and Wendy Mmutlana (née Thipe).

Her mother went back to school after havi