UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng Speaks About Importance of Showing Up, Inspires Tweeps With Wisdom

• The vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, has taken to Twitter to inspire the youth
• The 55-year-old noted that it is important for people to show up and fight for their dreams, despite how tough it may be
• Many online peeps were wowed by the gorgeous academic and noted that her work ethic is incredibly inspiring to them

The vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, has inspired online peeps with a very important message about resilience.

Taking to Twitter, the 55-year-old opened up about how even she faces challenges but always tries her best to show up in the face of adversity.

The fab academic also shared a lovely snap, with many peeps complimenting her beauty and wisdom. The caption of Professor Phakeng’s tweet read:

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“Like any person, I experience personal challenges, find some days difficult to get through, and sometimes, it feels better to stay in bed. Regardless of how bad my day is, I get up, put on my pink lipstick and show up! Always remember that half the battle is won just by showing up!”

Tweeps were totally wowed by the academic’s words and spoke about how much her work ethic inspires them:

@Ladyzee_97815 said:

“Thank you, Prof. I watched a video of how you wake up in the early hours of the morning to get to work at 5am to get things done. This was when I was in a funk and slept at every chance I got. You motivated me to get up and go, and I haven't looked back since.”

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@cherrie_e_fit reacted:

“Prof, thank you for saving me. I was in a deep, dark place when I met you at Melrose Arch. Those few minutes of chatting with you lifted me, and your words stayed with me through my months of healing. I’m in a much better space.”

UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng celebrates receiving honorary doctorate from University of Ottawa

In a related story by Briefly News, UCT's Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng was overjoyed after being awarded another honorary doctorate, this time from Ottawa University.

As part of the award ceremony, the vice-chancellor delivered a speech, reflecting on her time at the university and her goal of keeping the institution at the top in Africa. Phakeng was one of nine individuals who received recognition from the Canadian university for their contributions to their professions.

Source: Briefly News