Former UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng Reflects on the Importance of Courage, Inspires People
- The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has once again inspired netizens
- In a LinkedIn post, the 56-year-old wore a huge smile on her face and opened up about the importance of courage
- People resonated with her and expressed how in awe they were of the resilient academic
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The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town has once again left people wowed.
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Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng has been through so much in the last year and yet she still manages to hold her head high and inspire young people.
The 56-year-old posted on LinkedIn about the importance of courage.
Her post read:
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“I have courage, not because I have nothing to lose, but because I am not afraid to lose anything for what I stand for. Happy Wednesday, LinkedIn family!”
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Prof Phakeng left many people in awe of her and the resilience she continues to have.
Here are some top reactions:
Nomfundo Mpondo said:
“Profound wisdom.”
Ramolobi Louis Matlala noted:
“Very inspirational, thanks Prof.”
Chinemere Onyema wrote:
“You are a star, mama. Keep shining, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng.”
Sylvia Phala shared:
“Wow, thank you. Have a blessed day.”
Pertunia Masechaba Monareng complimented her:
“Looking beautiful, ma.”
Zola Zuzani remarked:
“I like your use of words. It clearly shows that you are truly free.”
Princess Zanele N. added their views:
“Prof Kgethi, you're a breath of fresh air.”
Fadzai Mazhou left her a sweet comment:
“This woman is one of a kind.”
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Meanwhile, Briefly News previously wrote about the University of Cape Town’s Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng being incredibly fit and taking to Twitter to show off her flexibility.
In the caption of her Twitter video, Prof Phakeng explained that she was warming up for her daily walk
Social media users could not believe how flexible the ‘fab academic’ was for her age and jokingly asked if she is possibly still a teen.
The lovely lady clearly takes good care of herself and is mindful about her health.
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