"Media attacks on me were unfair": UCT departure, CODESA failures, student protests and fees

I sat down for a candid conversation with former University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor, Mamokgethi Phakeng.

In the wake of her departure from UCT, Phakeng has faced intense scrutiny from various media outlets. In this interview, she opens up about the personal nature of these attacks and how they have affected her. Additionally, Phakeng addresses the allegations of bullying that were leveled against her during her tenure at UCT.

We also delve into her thoughts on the failures of CODESA, the students fees crisis, and the role that education can play in addressing the country's past injustices.

Join us for this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with one of South Africa's most accomplished academic leaders. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more engaging content like this.

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CONTENTS

00:00 - Intro
02:30 - UCT
1:00:00 - Student Protests
1:10:00 - SA negotiations

Credits:

Vuyani Bila - Director and Production Manager
Tumelo Makau - DOP and Editor
Lesego Rakobane - Cam Operator & Lights
Tsholanang Rapoo - Producer

About me: Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh is an author, scholar and founder of the Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh Xperience (SMWX), a digital, youth-centred current affairs platform. He holds a DPhil in International Relations from the University of Oxford and is a Lecturer in International Relations at Wits.