Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng Receives a Congratulatory Message From Oprah Winfrey
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng Receives a Congratulatory Message From Oprah Winfrey. As they say, real recognizes real. It takes a legend to recognize the work of another legend. This is the case with what has just happened to Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng.
The University of Cape Town vice-chancellor professor has been recognized for her amazing dedication on education. She has won the inaugural Africa Education Medal, which recognizes the work of changemakers who transform education on the continent. Phakeng was chosen from 10 other finalists from across the continent including former Tanzanian president, Jakaya Kikwete.
As congratulatory messages poured in, the professor received a cool compliment from the one and only Oprah Winfrey. The American talk show host television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist congratulated the professor on winning Africa Education Medal launched this year by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft.
“Such an honor to get a congratulatory message from @Oprah for being the inaugural winner of the #AfricaEduMedal Thank you @T4EduC @HP @intel @Microsoft,” Professor Phakeng said in gratitude.
