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born 1966 South Africa
Rosina Mamokgethi Phakeng GCOB (née Mmutlana, born 1 November 1966) is a South African professor of mathematics education who in 2018 became a vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT).
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The lack of a desire to work hard is a great weakness.
It is only through “doing” that we can find solutions.
With hard work and consistency, anything is possible.
Go out there, be free and achieve your goals.
Life is going to be challenging, unfair and difficult. Whatever happens, make sure you never ever give up.
We are always in the process of becoming and so I remain a work in progress.
You can’t win on talent alone. Talent on its own does not produce success.
I have become my own cheerleader and because of that, positive things are happening around me.
Stay true to your dream. Believe in your dream and keep pushing until you see it happen.
Smart work only happens after hard work. There is no substitute for hard work.There is no smart work without hard work.
Hard workers do not wait for things to be done for them. They make things happen.
Starting at the bottom builds character. It is the best way to learn.
Turbulent times taught me a lot about life. I learned that some of life’s brightest moments come in the darkest hours. I learned to never lose hope.
Everyone can get better over time through hard work
We women in leadership need to be mindful that we are [doing this] not just for ourselves but for the women who come after us. So, let’s get on and do it boldly.
Places, where patriarchy is the norm, allow men to cause discomfort, embarrass, berate, harass, and sometimes even violently attack women for their existence as the opposite sex.
Your good name and reputation make you who you are. Don’t give them away
You can change your life and your situation by working hard
My move was controversial because it stepped on a few toes
Success is built on persistence, patience and consistence
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