Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng | MATHS | Education | UCT | SOUTH AFRICA | Fathers

With an education that was affected by the homelands system, apartheid and democracy; Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is a true reflection of black exellence. She tells David Mashabela about the role her father played in inspiring her to pursue education.

[@pfunzodelica6428]

podcast and chill with MacG shout out brought me here. I ended up watching everything.

[@gugukhanyeza8816]

Same here

[@GwenMats]

Same here 😂🤣 Interesting conversation hey.

[@pfunzodelica6428]

Now am sold, and a fan of hers😍

[@tumelomathibane2530]

Same here 👌🏼🤭

[@1Menzito]

Lol. Same here.

[@SomeonesTswanaDad]

This was so moving. Prof gives off such an amazing competitive spirit. It’s not arrogant, it’s self assured. And just so flippin inspiring! She is a national treasure, this one ☝️

[@emmanuelmadi]

This lady always inspires me and her mom also. She makes being an academic look cool

[@naomimasilela1052]

Do you know her mom? Mrs Mmutlana taught me at Grade 9 English... bless her heart

[@khongelanishiluvana3467]

She’s right when she says that Black leadership gets scrutinized and criticized. It’s like people spend their time looking for those little mistakes just so they can discredit a black woman/man’s leadership.

[@tumishomanamela4085]

True that, Black People we need to believe in ourselves and respect fellow color kind, that's the only way to win this war.

[@tumimotsamai2731]

This Lady is fit to lead. She can make for a very progressive President or Premier. She knows how to lead and knows how to inspire. Love her

[@GwenMats]

That mention on Podcast and Chill brought me here... I really enjoy King David's podcast haven't watched in a while. Will definitely do a catch up. I really enjoyed this, i honestly didn't know that academia and universities can be this hectic and sometimes toxic.

[@vuyisasigonyela]

Sisonke..heee nda!!!

[@lekis5975]

MacG needs to invite her to the show, kuzoba lit!!!

[@tamleyburds8750]

Same

[@oarabileemmanuel6641]

same here

[@janetbongobi3559]

I can't believe how someone can be so positive about life. Will she ever agree to be the Minister of Education? Her energy is top tier. Well done, Mr. David. Inspiring Interview 🎉❤

[@nataliekangwa7221]

It took me 3 days to watch because I didn't want to skip through it. Every second was worth watching. What a beautiful conversation, this wasn't an interview. Thank you David for this💞

[@rivoningo]

Day 1🙋‍♂

[@Old_man_duck]

Hahahahaha! It took me a week. Oh my goodness. She was born for a reason wooow!!

[@youandi9244]

I am so inspired

[@thabangpmohale1996]

This was one of the best interviews we've had here! I absolutely love Aus'Mamokgethi - she is one amazing woman! Genuine and so outspoken, Thanks King David for bringing this phenomenal woman on your platform. Loved every minute of this interview.

[@dipsm0909]

True

[@khongelanishiluvana3467]

I love how she answered the question about the state of education in SA. ❤️❤️❤️ She’s a powerhouse🔋🔋

[@bathabileserei3598]

A giant

[@ntwananomazibuko765]

Her story about Mathematics in contrast to the other subjects resonates so well with mine. I have been fairly good and could only tolerate the memorise-dense subjects up until matric level, but I did maths in varsity and found it more engaging and with loads of possibilities to get through (as she described) as compared to having to struggle with recorded facts that can only be quoted in one way. Otherwise I enjoyed watching this conversation, I got to hear a lot about my former Vice-Chancellor.

[@kego3152]

My beautiful Prof, I worked with her at UNISA. I was always inspired. Her IQ is breathtaking. I LOOOOVE her too bits❤. She's really a SWEETHEART!

[@tebogomodiba1994]

I totally agree with Mamokghethi about Maths. I wish I applied myself in high school. Did pure maths, only realised after matric that it was amazing and straight forward. The same with science. What you see is what you get.

[@thandinkosi7614]

2024 I'm back here again, I enjoy listening to this lady so much 😊

[@thulimahlazitha9858]

Our next country president, wow!!! So refreshing hle!!! May gods covering continue to cover u to greater and greater heights prof!!!

[@tommchunu2345]

"Mamokgethi is a special name, not a super market name"🤣🤣🤣. I love Deputy Mom's spirit❤

[@seapehimelamu6114]

She is so smart and gorgeous. She has a bit of Penny Lebyabe facial features. Very inspiring interview

[@LekhoatheModiks]

Thanks bro D and ous kgethi,for motivation and coming out to share with us. We need the unapologetic and nonbiased academics who are also deliberate with life and purposes. Thank you.

[@katlehogideon3702]

Mme Mamokgethi is a powerhouse 👏 She deserves all the flowers ❤ UCT is in the right hands 👌

[@Pianolive-r2u]

"Was" , sadly.

[@MissyNguqu]

I can not believe I watched a 3 hour conversation😊….I’m glad I did. She is everything❤️. Now Im considering doing my masters in UCT🤭 because of her.

[@oratileseleka2272]

She is spot on about Maths. She put in words exactly how I feel about it.

[@tebohomaholi6738]

David Mashabela is genius guys🤞🏽

[@kennethmatov1546]

David is an excellent interviewer. He asks the right questions at the right time and keeps it conversational without cutting guests off.

[@prudencentombizodwadube2525]

I'm in awe of Prof Phakeng's brain and personality. I love it, all of it. I don't think she has any idea what she's done/doing for us as black girls. We are grateful, ma'am!!!!!!

[@rotshidzwamudzanani1210]

MacG made me aware of this podcast and I'm thankful that he made mention of David's podcast. Real stuffs are going on here.

[@tshegofatso-mokonemaunye5358]

Prof MamoMokgethi the more she speaks the more I fall I love with her brain

[@trevoryingwane5714]

I am loving the interview, Prof. is top and genuine, great example in the country. Proud of you!!!!!

[@MrsMax2009]

She is fun, informative and sooo inspirational

[@winniematsepe6916]

so true........'''People are living expensive lives that they can't afford''

[@thandekandhlovu7170]

Podcast and chill brought me here.Prof truly is a phenomenal woman,a great leader of our times,we recognise and appreciate.

[@thatombana]

Golden interview David... I most cried when she spoke about khayelisha. I understand what her student is saying. Issa jungle, but we soldier on day by day.

[@LebohangPennyMokgokong]

David was mesmerized in this interview 🥰

[@Cha_dwick]

Prof beautiful bubbly personality beautiful genes thank you Professor Davied u are a king

[@nimrodshilaluke9848]

Thanks for bringing an academia 💪💪 we need to know more about our academics

[@arniemasia6582]

Invigorating and insightful conversation in this lifetime 💞

[@HectorM_Empath]

I am always awestruck by this gifted Professor. Inspired and enlightened by her talks! Keep shining!

[@Mabsknows]

Prof Phakeng is my role model 🙌🏾. I wish to meet her for a long lunch one day.

[@LightningSoucerer]

Bathong 🙆🏾‍♀️ David. Why is your channel not on Spotify? This would be a great conversation to listen to while driving!?

[@athenkosibezana9394]

My thought as well, we need it on Spotify

[@katlegonkadimeng6443]

Get YT premium

[@LightningSoucerer]

@@katlegonkadimeng6443 bathong. This comment was left over two years ago! You're only replying now?

[@oarabilemashiane7300]

Highly enjoyed this interview. Also loved that it was a conversation. As for Prof, she makes me want to go back to university.

[@maandaktinyani]

King David, shout out to you for bringing in National Treasures to your show bro Love her Confidence ❤ “Doesn’t feel like an old car” 😂

[@nthabisengtabane1933]

Prof Mamokgethi is to us what prof Jill was to her. Love it. Thank you David

[@mosimasathekge6]

I just love this woman, she gives hope the young and the old. She reminds us that there is a tomorrow, after festive season there is a school year for our children. Let's not leave beyond our means. She is a born teacher, be blessed my dear❤🙌

[@anastasimankesemokgobu1724]

I am going to watch this episode again but now with a pen and my journal. So many lessons here and I am really proud to see that we have such brilliant professors. I agree with you on ethical high ground, something that might actually change our country if people were not hypocrites. The way you explain academia is really inspiring, I am encouraged to go back to school and focus more on research that can take our country's media industry forward. Thank you for this interview David.

[@basetsanangoepe5960]

Sack baby are literally intelligent by nature. It's a gift the universe carries them through this world with. Special babies those ones. No wonder she's this intelligent. David I think you need to interview Dr Ramatsemela Masango, she is also special. Ta!!

[@sabelobonginkosidlamini2885]

A very good interview. Professor Thuli Madonsela should be the next one😀

[@MawethuMqalo]

A beautiful woman inside and out... Well spoken🏳‍🌈

[@bahumimatebesi8000]

I watched this podcast over 3 days and stopped and would go back…!! I enjoyed every moment and she’s such a ball of energy and pure inspiration to me! She made the ‘interview’ easy.. king David I could see you also just allowed her to roll !!!🌸🌸🙏🏽

[@witnessmudzamatira4746]

im a chiller and it made me come here.... kezvooo

[@nkosivumilebhekizulu8172]

Wooooow.... Mr Mashabela This is Very Informative, Captivating and Inspiring!!!! Thank you for sponsoring this on Facebook 🚀🚀🔥🔥🔥

[@gaongalelwelemogang5245]

i still dont understand why anyone can dispute anything about her leadership, this is a worldclass leader🤞

[@leratofinger7393]

I will never get over this podcast. Prof is definitely my role model. A part of my success will be because of her. She is a real motivation for me as a young adult black woman fighting for survival in all aspects of my life and also winning not just surving.

[@bahumimatebesi8000]

Such an activist!!! I admire her so much. Thanks King David🙏🏽🙏🏽🌸🌸

[@mphosikhakhane1668]

I am here again for the 3rd time. And maybe just to say this interview changed my life. No I am not studying towards some major achievement, but I am a human being who is now striving even more than before to do better, be better and believe I can be better. Thank you 😇

[@bathandwamki5490]

It's very sad that they pushed her out. One of the best academics and academic administrators to ever come out of this country. God will bless her with something bigger and better than the UCT Vice Chancellorship.

[@kms708]

This woman is phenomenal , I am so inspired.

[@boksnboks]

I have a NATIONAL DIPLOMA but after listening to this podcast 😢 i must make a room for more😢. Inspired and motivated. Tnx bro D. Prof MAMOKHETHI you are a Dog. Love you ❤

[@FlorenceLeaooa]

You and I both.. I've already registered.. I can't die with diploma alone 😂😂.. I want my obituary to be very very long 😅😅

[@lethukuthulamtshali]

I'm blown away by this interview... Wow we have so many amazing black people in this country. From her parents to her, even her siblings. I am so amazed!!!

[@aphiwembotho864]

i have been watching this guy interview...hes a very good listener and interviewr

[@VeliswaMa]

Oh maan David! I recently started watching your podcasts, they are wholesome. I've been postponing watching this one because I needed to savour every moment, and savour it I did. This woman, oh my God, so wholesome, so multi dimensional, she is a super human being. I've always admired her, now I'm awe struck, very inspirational.

[@jmp4660]

Great and insightful conversation, my two favourite people. We see you. You remind us that RSA has greatness. Wow

[@bathabileserei3598]

I agree

[@StarGazer_KnowledgeSeeker]

"Mathematics is the simplest form of Human knowledge!"

[@njabulophiri2621]

Wow, such a blessing to listen to this conversation. I must say, though, Prof's Dad was of Can Themba's calibre! Everything she's described about the King, is exactly how Can Themba was. Much love and respect!

[@Lindani_PastaG_Gumede]

She oozes so much confidence, compassion & wisdom. Truly an amazing woman and an inspiration. Thank you King David

[@nicholas8875]

Wow!! What a dad! What a lesson for us parents. Our children must know we believe in them

[@donaldmadibana7778]

Hi King David,the prof was explaining how he got to a hostile environment at Unisa,I wanted to hear how she navigated the environment for 8yrs and the impact she had in the department, the story was going to help us who are faced daily with this environments

[@kasliloyeyeye639]

Future Minister of Education if not key advisor to One, She is an absolute inspiration, Love her and her Truth.Thank you Mdavo!

[@calvin_mkhala]

What a beautiful interview. Podcast and chill brought us here and we enjoyed it

[@phathutshedzobennedict901]

I love your guest, prof is an amazing soul. Wherever I see her, I feel the need to stick and just finish the content. Thanks king Dave.

[@Jazzaddict25]

I have so much admiration for this lady of great substance, from when she was the "ish" in maths (not that she isn't anymore). I love this interview.

[@patriciamanaka1958]

I have never paid her any mind but now after this interview she is one of the best and easily makes it as my favourites not only in academia but leadership and all that jazz

[@khanyisagura4377]

This woman is sooo inspiring

[@xolanimweli6225]

Strong Willed and "if self confidence was a person"

[@macics1644]

This lady is a true academia, she identifies educational challenges and comes with solution, by the way i saw little of her at Wits because I was senior to her, but heyy she is complete, what you see is what you get, take it or leave.

[@podcast-with-Dennis]

Got to give it to king David, excellent questioning/interviewing skills. Well informed individual. I get the same energy watching your podcast as when I'm watching/listening to Joe Rogan experience podcast. Excellent energy. Prof giving out 5 star 🌟 wisdom/knowledge

[@kingdavidstudio1]

Thank you very much

[@modiehidlamini1900]

Im inspired by her ideas on how we can contribute to the local schools. Thank you for the amzing interview🙌🙌

[@kapeivusumzi6199]

The leadership in Prof is unmatched.

[@olefiledanielramoitheki5323]

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, a game changer, a beautiful soul, the smartest woman i know and the greatest mentor. Remember her name.

[@NdikhayeNetshiozwi]

David. Now i understand why you are KING David!!! this is an amazing Conversation.

[@ML_MALATJI]

The car driving segment is a brilliant idea King David, kindly improve the sound quality and making it longer. Amazing woman great interview!

[@hlonni_chelsea6711]

What a motivation. I am motivated. Thank you Mr Mashabela. 🙏

[@RENEWALSPACE]

I loved this!!!! David interjected a bit much though not sure why but I enjoyed this interview a lot!

[@luckymtshweni5366]

I agree with you.He must just listen and ask questions when necessary.

[@tumishomanamela4085]

yeah He did, I personally can't fault him, especially when interviewing a character like Mamokgethi cause she can talk, in other words I think that's how He keeps his interviewees in check and in lane. that's my thinking, I could be wrong though.

[@reitumetsesetai2226]

Prof. Phakeng; Thank you for shining the light! You are indeed a great leader! Well I might be biased because you are my role model! 🤣❤️

[@gbrianmutema]

me coming from podcast and chill hendaaaa

[@zannylintoe2697]

This woman is a powerhouse. Thank you for this beautiful interview

[@nomkhosixulugama1089]

Thank you David. Thank you Prof. Siyabonga ngempela bafethu for this. Anginawo amaningi.

[@mokubumakofane]

Hey good podcast bra Mdava. Our Prof there has energy just like Seipati Soeke AKA Twasa, remember her. I hope you will invite her sometime.

[@mantshaketso850]

Wow!!! I am so inspired by the resilient spirit of Prof. Mamokgethi.

[@sphelelemkhatshwa9173]

I love this woman!!! I hope my admiration is loud enough to compete with haters. She's amazing 💖

[@MameBoyz]

She is amazing 👏 😍

[@andronicakwapeng3869]

Wow. This was a insightful podcast. I really admire Prof Phakeng , she is really making education fashionable and showing young professionals that we can also make it and always be authentic. Thanks King David for the interview.

[@basetsanangoepe5960]

A brilliant and beautiful interview. I love this her

[@MissTeeDOTMHG]

Beautiful interview, it's focusing on the right parts of her life. Nothing too personal and I must say I have learnt a lot and realised I knew nothing about the responsibilities of VC's, Dean's, being a professor in a university. I love love love love this interview after the Sophie Ndaba Interview.....

[@MrThato90]

I love you Prof Kgethi. Wow! South Africa's deputy mother and the best leadership! #BlackExcellence

[@thembamthembu5475]

As an aspiring academic and lover of education and who education changed his life ...seeing that education was my only way out of porverty. I'm so proud ,inspired...plus she's hot. Mamokgethi can get it, no doubt about that. I wish I had a girlfriend like her.

[@sibusisiwemagubane4266]

I love her confidence 🥰

[@bsjksjsjshdjdjdjd]

I like this woman is so straightfoward and direct...

[@Journey_with_Gwendol]

Wow!!! Black excellence, black girl magic..🤩 one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@vuyokazimzinyati6475]

How I love Sis Kgethi, I can't even articulate! We went to the same church and she regards me as her little sister. I can attest that she really loves excellence, she has a unique ability to make one feel like she can achieve anything. I'm so grateful that I got to meet her in my teens. Nice interview as always 👌👌

[@masegomoruakgomo9033]

The latest developments brought me here, love Ous Kgethi. The Fab Academic through and through!! I wish her all the best in her next chapter, whatever it looks like. She’s done an amazing job of showing us black excellence and validating our dreams as young people reaching for the stars

[@bigthangz5489]

She dresses amazingly......the fashion looks are wonderl 😆😆😆😆

[@emmanuelmadi]

She's such an amazing story teller

[@kopanomofokeng7099]

What a beautiful, powerful, and confident woman. Imagine having such a powerhouse as the president of South Africa.